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July 16, 2026
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South Korea funds 50 defense tech startups

Production has officially begun in Poland on two Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters destined for Czechia, marking the first deployment of the specialized firefighting aircraft in Europe. Manufactured by Lockheed...

July 16, 2026
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Germany trials submarine-launched unmanned vessel

Hyundai Rotem has become the first South Korean defense manufacturer to receive NATO’s Allied Quality Assurance Publications (AQAP)-2110 certification for its armored vehicle portfolio, including the K2 main battle...

July 15, 2026
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UK accelerates affordable counter-drone program

The United Kingdom is advancing its counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities by funding the development of next-generation low-cost drone interceptor technologies under the Low Cost Air Defence Effectors (LCADE) initiative....

July 15, 2026
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Autonomous convoy trials completed by UK Army

The British Army has completed advanced training focused on autonomous military logistics as part of preparations for multinational experimentation during Project Convergence Capstone 6. Soldiers received practical instruction on...

July 15, 2026
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Poland launches Firehawk helicopter assembly

Production has officially commenced at Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec facility in Poland for two Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters destined for Czechia. Derived from the Black Hawk helicopter, the Firehawk...

AI alliance reshapes Indo-Pacific logistics

Leidos and Rune Technologies are using artificial intelligence to transform the way military forces prepare for operations across the Indo-Pacific. Their technology helps commanders anticipate future supply needs instead...

July 14, 2026
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Senate clears milestone for military AI policy

The United States is moving toward stronger rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in military operations. New proposals would ensure that AI systems supporting defense missions remain under...

July 14, 2026
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Colombia rescues 39 from guerrilla captivity

Colombian troops have successfully rescued dozens of civilians after launching an operation against the ELN guerrilla group in the country’s Chocó region. The mission brought freedom to 39 people...

July 13, 2026
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Inside AESA: The Future of Military Radar

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar has become the cornerstone of modern military sensing by replacing mechanically rotating antennas with electronically controlled transmit/receive modules capable of steering radar beams...

July 13, 2026
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Rolls-Royce boosts reactor output for AUKUS

Rolls-Royce Submarines has begun a major expansion of its Raynesway manufacturing complex to increase nuclear reactor production for British and Australian submarine programs. The enlarged facility will support reactor...