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August 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed builds common technology base for future missiles

Lockheed Martin is introducing a new family of modular technologies intended to make missile systems more flexible and adaptable across different missions. The initiative is centered on Strigo, a...

August 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems

South Korea turns to UGVs to offset manpower shortages

South Korea is increasing its investment in unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as the country faces a continuing decline in the number of soldiers available for military service. According to...

August 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

August 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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...

August 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Air Platforms

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...

August 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

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 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

BrahMos gains global attention as Indian export star

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has attracted increased international attention following its reported performance during Operation Sindoor. According to the source, the missile demonstrated high accuracy and effectiveness and...