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August 25, 2026
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Canada launches $8B Arctic icebreaker program

Canada has awarded Chantier Davie an 11.3-billion-Canadian-dollar contract to construct six Polar Class 3 icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. The program is designed to renew Canada’s aging icebreaking...

August 25, 2026
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Norway adds 20 Patria 6×6 vehicles to its fleet

Norway has placed an initial order for 20 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles through the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System initiative. The vehicles will be configured for command-and-control duties and...

UK boosts Giraffe 1X radar readiness with Saab deal

Saab UK has secured a £1.8 million agreement from the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support organization to support the British military’s Giraffe 1X radar fleet. The contract covers a...

August 24, 2026
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US Navy reveals AIM-424 long-range air-to-air missile

The US Navy has publicly disclosed the AIM-424 Malice, a long-range air-to-air missile intended for fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The missile was revealed during the Tailhook Symposium...

August 24, 2026
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Saab reveals new stealth supersonic drone concept

Saab has unveiled a full-scale concept model of A3-001, a proposed stealth-oriented autonomous fighter designed to explore future air-combat requirements. The concept provides an early indication of how the...

August 24, 2026
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Argentina to acquire 235 Stryker armored vehicles

Argentina has signed a letter of acceptance with the United States covering the planned acquisition of 235 Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles for the Argentine Army. The agreement represents a...

August 24, 2026
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Austal delivers first LCU 1700 to US Navy

The US Navy has accepted delivery of its first LCU 1700-class landing craft from Austal USA under a framework established in 2023. Designated LCU 1710, the vessel is part...

Kongsberg wins $118M Canadian weapons contract

Kongsberg has secured a contract worth 1.1 billion Norwegian kroner, approximately $118 million, from General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to supply Protector RS4 remote weapon systems for the Canadian Army’s...

August 23, 2026
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D-Propulse pitches RDE-powered air-launched missile

D-Propulse has outlined a long-term concept for an air-launched cruise missile powered by rotating detonation engine technology. The proposed weapon is intended to combine high speed, long range, and...

August 23, 2026
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Netra Mk1 to receive long-range multispectral sensors

India’s DRDO-developed Netra Mk1 Airborne Early Warning and Control System could receive an additional long-range electro-optical and infrared surveillance capability. The proposed multispectral LOROP system would complement the aircraft’s...