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Army opens test facilities to accelerate weapons trials

The US Army is creating a faster route for defence companies to access military test ranges as it seeks to reduce the time required to move new weapons from...

August 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Hanwha makes $1.2B bid for Austal US shipyards

Hanwha Defense USA has offered up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, a proposal that could significantly expand the South Korean company’s presence in American naval shipbuilding. Austal...

August 10, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Boxer RCT30 fleet expands with 69 new vehicles

ARTEC, the joint venture formed by KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has received a contract to supply 69 additional Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands. The...

August 10, 2026
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India explores sixth-generation fighter partnership

India has formally begun efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System, or FCAS, a multinational sixth-generation fighter initiative. New Delhi has chosen to pursue cooperation with FCAS...

Australia moves toward first AIM-260 acquisition

Australia is allocating almost A$736 million, equivalent to about US$520.1 million, to acquire the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile for the Royal Australian Air Force. Defence Minister Richard Marles...

August 10, 2026
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V2X lands Navy contract for F/A-18 upgrades

Virginia-based V2X has received an $87 million contract to overhaul SUU-79 pylons used by the US Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The SUU-79 is an important...

HII expands AI-powered naval shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries has entered into performance-based production agreements valued at up to $900 million with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics to expand physical AI and robotic automation across...

August 10, 2026
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Algeria boosts Niger’s helicopter fleet

Algeria has provided Niger with four military helicopters as part of broader bilateral defence and security cooperation. The transfer includes two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 multirole transport...

Raytheon expands SM-3 Block IIA production

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a $745.4 million contract to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors for the United States and Japan. The contract...

August 9, 2026
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Russia pitches advanced Su-57 capabilities to India

Russia has reportedly outlined a broad package of advanced air-launched weapons and unmanned systems that could accompany a future Indian purchase of the Su-57 stealth fighter. The proposal goes...