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August 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

StandardAero wins USAF C-130 engine support work

The US Air Force has selected StandardAero for a $343 million agreement covering depot-level maintenance and overhaul of Rolls-Royce T56 engines used by C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.The contract includes...

August 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Babcock partners with Denmark on hybrid naval tech

UK defense company Babcock has established three new partnerships with Danish firms to investigate autonomous technologies, naval systems integration, and equipment for future maritime platforms.The agreements, announced during DALO...

August 20, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Army, EdgeRunner develop AI to reduce battlefield errors

EdgeRunner AI, working with the US Army’s Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), has developed a specialized large language model designed for military applications. Known as EdgeRunner-Camo, the model reportedly...

August 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Bulgaria’s F-16 deliveries face delays to 2030

Lockheed Martin’s delivery schedule for Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft could be pushed back from late 2027 to the second quarter of 2030 because...

August 19, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany grows military to 13-year high

Germany’s Bundeswehr has expanded to approximately 186,700 personnel, representing its highest manpower level in roughly 13 years. The force grew by about 3,700 members during the past year and...

August 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Germany launches new center for drone research

Germany has opened a specialized research facility dedicated to developing and testing technologies designed to detect and counter unauthorized drones near airports, public gatherings, and critical infrastructure. The center...

August 19, 2026
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall to supply Germany with mobile field hospitals

Rheinmetall has received a contract valued at more than €500 million to provide 149 mobile medical support stations to the German Armed Forces. The agreement is part of a...

August 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy receives new range support vessel

California-based Marine Group Boat Works has delivered a newly built Advanced Range Support Vessel to the US Navy, adding another platform for maritime testing and evaluation of emerging weapons...

August 18, 2026
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Soldier System

Somalia adds 3,000 recruits to rebuild its army

The Somali National Army has graduated approximately 3,000 recruits following an extensive training program at the Xananbuure camp in Galgadud. The event represents one of the largest military training...

August 18, 2026
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Naval Platform

US Navy plans overhaul of carrier catapult systems

US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to examine the possibility of returning to steam-powered aircraft catapults for future Navy carriers instead of continuing with the Electromagnetic Aircraft...