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August 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Aurelius secures $40M for counter-drone weapons

Aurelius Systems has secured $40 million to increase production of its directed-energy counter-drone platform as demand for autonomous air-defense technology continues to expand. The California-based company said the funding...

August 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Next Generation Interceptor reaches key milestone

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the burst test of the second-stage motor case for the Next Generation Interceptor, representing another milestone in the US homeland missile defense program. Engineers...

August 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Canada invests in Arctic military satellite network

Canada has selected Telesat to provide secure satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces through a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar contract awarded under the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar...

August 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Pentagon upgrades counter-drone acquisition portal

The US Department of Defense has introduced an expanded digital marketplace designed to simplify and accelerate procurement of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies. Developed by Joint Interagency Task Force...

August 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Diehl, BAE enhance Mk 45 naval firepower

Diehl Defence and BAE Systems have agreed to integrate the long-range 127mm Vulcano guided ammunition with the Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun. The integration will significantly extend the...

August 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

GAO highlights setbacks in B-52 modernization

GAO Highlights Challenges in B-52 Modernization ProgramThe US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that the US Air Force’s $21-billion modernization effort for the B-52 Stratofortress faces significant financial...

August 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy reclassifies future Virginia submarines

US Navy Reclassifies Virginia-Class Submarines as SSGNsThe US Navy has officially redesignated 19 future Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines (SSGNs), marking a major enhancement in the fleet’s long-range...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall unveils next-gen NATO frigate design

Rheinmetall has introduced the GMF 140, a next-generation guided missile frigate intended to meet the complex demands of modern naval warfare. Designed as a versatile 6,000-ton combat vessel, the...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy inducts second Nistar support vessel

Hindustan Shipyard Limited has successfully delivered INS Nipun (A17), the second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, to the Indian Navy under a contract signed in 2018. The delivery significantly strengthens...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi unveils next-generation patrol vessel

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has officially launched the Japan Coast Guard’s newest large patrol vessel, JS Yashima (PLH-46), at its Shimonoseki Shipyard in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The vessel forms part of Japan’s...