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August 26, 2026
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MH-60 modernization effort moves forward

The US Navy has taken another step toward extending the service life and combat relevance of its MH-60 Seahawk fleet by bringing multiple defense companies into a prototype modernization...

August 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Hybrid robot switches from driving to flight

ArcanumSpace and Quetzalcoatl have developed ARC ODIN as a hybrid unmanned system capable of operating across two different environments. The platform can travel on the ground and take to...

August 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
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New amphibious vehicle connects crewed and unmanned assets

FNSS has developed the İ-ZAHA unmanned modular amphibious vehicle as a potential solution for operations in which conventional crewed vehicles could expose personnel to significant danger.The U-MAV is designed...

New missile system strengthens Lithuanian air defenses

Lithuania has strengthened the defense of Vilnius by replacing its previous RBS 70 short-range air-defense deployment with NASAMS. The move provides the capital with access to a system designed...

August 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Six new icebreakers strengthen Canada’s Arctic presence

Chantier Davie has been selected to construct six Polar Class 3 icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard under an agreement valued at C$11.3 billion. The contract represents one of...

August 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
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CAVS program expands with new Norwegian vehicle order

Norway is adding the Patria 6×6 to its armored vehicle inventory through a new CAVS procurement. The first batch consists of 20 command-and-control vehicles, each equipped with a Protector...

Saab expands support for British mobile radar fleet

The UK has awarded Saab UK a £1.8 million logistics agreement covering continued support for the Giraffe 1X tactical radar. The deal is intended to ensure that the systems...

August 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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AIM-424 targets future US Navy fighter fleet

The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a previously little-known long-range air-to-air missile being developed for current and future generations of fighter aircraft. The weapon was displayed publicly...

August 24, 2026
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New Saab UAV targets high-speed stealth missions

Saab has displayed a full-scale model of its A3-001 concept, offering a glimpse into a potential future autonomous fighter and loyal-wingman platform. The concept is aimed at exploring technologies...

August 24, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US approves major Stryker deal for Argentina

Argentina has formalized an agreement with the United States to procure 235 Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles, strengthening its plans to modernize the Argentine Army’s mechanized capabilities.The letter of acceptance...