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October 21, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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US Army tests counter-drone systems in Morocco

The US Army plans to evaluate as many as 15 counter-unmanned aerial systems in Morocco during 2027 as part of an accelerated initiative intended to deliver proven counter-drone capabilities...

October 21, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

L3Harris, Skydio add tactical radios to X10D drone

L3Harris and Skydio have integrated tactical communications technology into the X10D unmanned aircraft to improve connectivity and data transmission in environments affected by electronic warfare. The integration combines Skydio’s...

Elbit wins $235M European PULS launcher deal

An unnamed European country has awarded Israeli defence company Elbit Systems a $235 million contract to supply Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) rocket artillery launchers and EXTRA-MR medium-range...

Rheinmetall invests $22M to boost Spanish ammo output

Rheinmetall is investing €20 million, approximately $22.4 million, to expand ammunition manufacturing at its Albacete facility in Spain. The investment will establish production capacity for around 1.2 million projectiles...

October 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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France starts testing fifth Barracuda-class submarine

Naval Group has moved the fifth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine for the French Navy out of its Cherbourg shipyard, marking progress towards launch preparations and testing. The submarine, named...

October 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

XTend wins US order for 6,000 combat drones

XTend AI Robotics has secured an order for 6,000 combat drones after being recognised as a leading performer in Gauntlet 2, part of the US Department of Defense’s Drone...

US clears $300M Tomahawk systems sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved a possible $300 million sale of Tomahawk cruise missile mission-planning systems, communications equipment and support services to Australia. The proposed package includes a...

October 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Navy receives first C-130J for nuclear communications

Lockheed Martin has delivered a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to the US Navy for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, a future platform for nuclear command, control...

EU commits $195M to expand arms production

The European Commission has allocated €168.2 million, approximately $195 million, to expand European manufacturing capacity for explosives, propulsion systems, warheads and ammunition. The funding forms part of the €1.5...

October 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Israel orders 12 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with the US Department of Defense to acquire 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The...