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July 21, 2026
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Weapon & Munition

Canada launches domestic M72 weapon production

Canada has officially joined the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as its first observer nation, becoming part of the multinational initiative led by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan...

July 21, 2026
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Unmanned System

Reaper variant nears anti-ship missile integration

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Norway’s Kongsberg Gruppen have successfully completed two major engineering reviews supporting the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) onto the MQ-9B unmanned aerial...

July 21, 2026
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Naval Platform

Victoria-class submarines get long-term support

Babcock has secured a long-term contract extension to continue providing in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class diesel-electric attack submarines, ensuring the fleet remains operationally ready throughout the...

July 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Ottawa enters GCAP talks as observer partner

Canada has officially joined the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as the initiative’s first observer nation, expanding international cooperation on one of the world’s most ambitious next-generation fighter aircraft...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

Navy pushes Defense Unicorns into field trials

The US Navy is moving forward with real-world testing of Defense Unicorns’ software platform as part of its effort to modernize naval digital infrastructure. After successful prototype demonstrations, the...

July 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

Canada reinforces Army with new support vehicles

Canada is significantly expanding its armored vehicle capabilities through a major agreement with GDLS-Canada that will strengthen the Canadian Army’s future battlefield mobility. The nearly CAD $2 billion contract...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

Taiwan shelves major anti-drone acquisition

Taiwan is reconsidering a major counter-drone acquisition program after the selected systems failed to achieve expected military standards during evaluation trials. The NT$987.81 million contract with Tron Future was...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

LightPath wins funding for advanced IR payloads

LightPath Technologies is strengthening its role in advanced defense sensing technology after receiving an $11 million follow-on order for infrared camera systems used in counter-drone operations. The contract, awarded...

July 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navy modernizes ships for future laser weapons

Bharat Forge Limited has entered a new phase of naval technology development after receiving a Ministry of Defence contract for the production of 12 indigenous 1.25 MW Marine Gas...

July 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Hawk-I 900 showcases advanced GaN AESA design

Data Patterns has introduced the Hawk-1900, a compact indigenous GaN-based AESA radar designed to improve the combat capabilities of existing fighter aircraft platforms. Featuring approximately 876 Transmit/Receive Modules, the...