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August 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

Saab wins Dutch deal for mobile camouflage systems

The Netherlands has entered into a long-term framework agreement with Saab to provide Barracuda Mobile Camouflage Systems for vehicles operated by the Dutch Armed Forces.An initial order has already...

August 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Firehawk secures $24M artillery propellant contract

The US Department of Defense has awarded Firehawk Aerospace a $24 million contract aimed at expanding domestic production of propellant for the M1128 155mm base-bleed artillery projectile.Under the 22-month...

August 28, 2026
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Army tests Bradley as command vehicle for ground drones

The US Army has evaluated a new concept involving the integration of FireAnt small unmanned ground vehicles with the M2A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The trial highlights the Army’s...

August 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

India plans 150 new jets to replace Hawk trainers

India has issued a request for information for approximately 150 jet trainer aircraft as part of an effort to modernize the Indian Air Force’s pilot training pipeline. The planned...

August 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Austal starts work on third Heritage-class cutter

Austal USA has started construction of the third Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter for the US Coast Guard at its shipbuilding facility in Mobile, Alabama. The vessel, which will become...

August 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Taiwan prepares to receive first F-16 Block 70 jets

Taiwan is preparing to receive its first two F-16V Block 70 fighter aircraft following significant delays that pushed deliveries beyond the original 2023 schedule.The aircraft were recently observed leaving...

August 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

AeroVironment wins $51M Switchblade 600 order

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $51 million contract for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, including systems intended for an undisclosed allied customer through a foreign military sale.The...

August 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Teledyne unveils new camera for unmanned vessels

Teledyne FLIR Marine is enhancing maritime awareness for uncrewed surface vessels with a multispectral imaging system designed to detect, identify, and monitor objects in difficult marine environments.The FLIR M364C-USV...

August 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Palladyne AI, NORDA team up on drone swarms

US defense technology company Palladyne AI and Ukrainian-Estonian drone developer NORDA Dynamics have entered into a collaboration focused on combining autonomous drone swarm management with advanced terminal guidance capabilities.The...

August 27, 2026
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Latvia unveils new Hunter infantry fighting vehicle

Latvia has unveiled its first Hunter infantry fighting vehicle at Patria’s manufacturing facility in Valmiera, marking a major milestone in the country’s nearly €800 million IFV procurement program.The Hunter...