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July 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

CPI wins EA-18G jammer pod contract

L3Harris has awarded CPI Aerostructures a $13.6 million contract to manufacture airborne pod structures for the US Navy’s Next-Generation Jammer-Low Band (NGJ-LB) program. The contract exceeds the previously announced...

Philippines plans major IFV fleet expansion

The Philippines is planning to acquire more than 500 infantry fighting vehicles as part of a broader modernization effort aimed at improving troop protection, battlefield mobility, and operational effectiveness....

July 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Vivace selected for Cottonmouth vehicle program

Textron Systems has partnered with Louisiana-based defense engineering company Vivace International Corporation to provide critical components for the Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. The collaboration supports Textron’s April...

July 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

SPEAR 3 enters low-rate production phase

MBDA has entered low-rate production of the SPEAR 3 mini cruise missile after successful testing. Designed as a network-enabled precision weapon, SPEAR 3 allows aircraft to engage fixed and...

Taiwan adds new Tuo Chiang stealth corvette

Taiwan has commissioned Dan Chiang, the latest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette developed under its indigenous naval shipbuilding program. The vessel joins the Republic of China Navy as part of...

July 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

GE, StandardAero support UK AW149 engines

GE Aerospace and StandardAero have partnered to manufacture and sustain CT7-2E1 engines selected for the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The engines will power Leonardo AW149...

July 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Singapore launches second Victory-class warship

ST Engineering has launched RSS Valour (89), the second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The vessel is part of a six-ship program designed...

July 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

US Army picks firms for robotic logistics vehicles

The US Army has selected AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT Robotics, and Stratom to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic vehicles under Project Sustainment. The initiative is designed...

Rafale negotiations continue over technology access

India and France continue discussions regarding the proposed expansion of the Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighter fleet, with negotiations extending beyond aircraft acquisition to include technology cooperation, local production,...

Zen launches portable anti-drone weapon

Zen Technologies has introduced a new indigenous man-portable counter-drone platform specifically engineered for operations in mountainous terrain and high-altitude environments where conventional vehicle-based systems have limited mobility. The compact...