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September 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

Black Hawk Launches Altius Strike Drones in Key Test

The US Army is testing new capabilities for its H-60M Black Hawk helicopters by integrating next-generation unmanned systems into their operations. Footage released by Anduril Industries showed a Black...

September 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Serco Adds Space Tracking to UK Missile-Warning Radar

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Serco a five-year contract to continue operating and maintaining the United Kingdom’s long-range ballistic missile-warning radar at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire....

September 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Palantir to Deliver Eight TITAN Targeting Stations

The US Army has awarded Palantir USG a contract to manufacture and deliver eight Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) ground stations, taking the program from its prototype stage...

September 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Studies Underwater Hypersonic Missile Launches

Japan is seeking a new class of hypersonic guided missiles (HGM) that could be launched from platforms operating beneath the sea, according to plans outlined by the country’s Ministry...

September 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-25 set for new electronic warfare capabilities

Boeing has received a contract from the US Department of Defense to expand the electronic warfare capabilities of its MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft. The work is backed by a...

September 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Germany develops ship-based counter-drone defense

Germany has introduced the SCILT Naval active counter-drone system as a new close-range defensive capability for maritime forces. Developed by Fulda-based Mehler Protection, the system is intended to serve...

September 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce engines cleared for US Navy drone ships

The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce’s mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for use aboard tactical unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The certification represents a significant step toward...

September 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany trials long-range Israeli Lora missile

The German Navy has carried out two operational firing trials involving Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Naval Lora ballistic missile, moving the system closer to possible adoption by Germany. If...

September 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Sweden plans $4.8B naval fleet expansion

Sweden has entered into an approximately 47 billion Swedish kronor ($4.8 billion) agreement with France’s state-owned shipbuilder Naval Group to procure four Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigates....

September 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Montenegro expands army fleet with Eurocargo trucks

Montenegro has taken delivery of the first 31 Iveco Eurocargo logistics vehicles from Italy, representing the initial phase of a defense agreement aimed at upgrading the country’s military transportation...