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October 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France orders KNDS MX-10 loitering attack drones

France has exercised a contract option with KNDS France to procure additional MX-10 Damocles loitering munitions for its armed forces. The Directorate General of Armaments initiated the follow-on order...

October 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed invests $300M to expand Texas missile plant

Lockheed Martin has announced a $300 million investment to expand its missile manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. The development will increase the site’s total footprint to approximately 735,000...

October 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

South Korea tests AI staff officer aboard naval warship

South Korea has introduced an on-device artificial intelligence assistant aboard a Pohang-class warship to help naval personnel access technical information and equipment-operating procedures. Developed by physical AI company MakinaRocks,...

October 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment, Alpha explore JUMP 20 support in Spain

AeroVironment has partnered with Spain’s Alpha Unmanned Systems to explore local maintenance, operator training and technical support for the JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft. The JUMP 20 is a fixed-wing...

October 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment, Taiwan partner on Switchblade drones

US defence technology company AeroVironment and Taiwan-based Thunder Tiger have signed a memorandum of understanding to examine the integration of Switchblade loitering munitions with unmanned surface vessels and ground...

October 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

MQ-28 Ghost Bat transforms loyal wingman warfare

The future of aerial warfare is increasingly moving towards coordinated operations involving crewed fighter jets and autonomous aircraft. Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an important example of this emerging...

October 15, 2026
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh begins first Kaaiman prototype for the Dutch

Oshkosh Defense has started building the first prototype of the Netherlands’ Kaaiman patrol vehicle. The vehicle adapts the company’s existing Joint Light Tactical Vehicle platform for Dutch forces operating...

October 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Japan’s Taigei-class advances undersea warfare

Japan’s Taigei-class submarines represent a major step in the modernisation of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s conventional undersea fleet. Developed to succeed the Soryu class, these diesel-electric attack submarines...

October 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril unveils Steelfin’s new interceptor approach

Defence technology company Anduril is developing its Steelfin interceptor family around a shared core, rather than creating an entirely new missile design for every operational requirement. The family is...

October 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

HII wins $56M Navy deal for AUKUS submarine design

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has secured a $56 million US Navy contract for engineering and design work in support of the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom...