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September 8, 2026
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Training and Simulation
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UK to conduct veteran mobilization readiness drill

The United Kingdom is preparing a major exercise next year to assess its ability to recall and deploy former military personnel during a national crisis. According to reports, the...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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General Dynamics advances 31-mile precision guidance kit

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has demonstrated a new capability that could significantly improve the range and precision of US Army 155mm artillery. During testing at Yuma Proving...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Land Rover unveils next-gen military vehicle

Jaguar Land Rover is expanding its defence mobility portfolio with the Defender Wolf Series II, a next-generation light mobility vehicle designed to operate in difficult environments. The platform will...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Hanwha reveals drone-enabled K9 combat concept

Hanwha Aerospace has presented a new operational concept that combines K9 self-propelled howitzers with vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicles. The concept was discussed during a K9 User...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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US Approves $188M F-16 Sustainment Package for Oman

The US State Department has approved a possible $188-million Foreign Military Sale covering F-16 sustainment services and related equipment for the Royal Air Force of Oman. The proposed package...

September 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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India Advances Indigenous Drone Swarm System for Joint Strikes

Indian startup Armanetics has developed ARMANET, a mission-control platform intended to operate multiple quadcopter UAVs as a coordinated swarm. Instead of requiring an operator to control every drone separately,...

Croatia Approves $506M Purchase of 18 Korean Chunmoo Systems

Croatia has approved the purchase of 18 South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems for approximately €435.2 million, excluding VAT. The acquisition is designed to replace the Croatian...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Patria Completes Finland’s First Locally Built F-35 Engine

Finland’s F-35 program has reached another milestone after Patria completed assembly of the first F135 propulsion system for the country’s future fleet of F-35A fighters. Patria is performing initial...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Boeing to Add New Flight Controls to US Special Ops Chinooks

The US Special Operations Command has awarded Boeing a $55.4-million firm-fixed-price contract to install its Active Parallel Actuator System, or APAS, on MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters. The system...

September 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Babcock Secures $93M Deal to Support Anzac Frigates

The Australian government has awarded Babcock Australia a five-year, A$129-million contract to provide sustainment support for the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates. The agreement covers asset management, engineering assistance,...