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August 19, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Germany expands battlefield medical support fleet

The German Armed Forces have placed a new order with Rheinmetall for 149 mobile rescue and medical stations under an existing framework agreement. The latest contract is worth more...

August 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Marine Group delivers vessel for Navy test support

The US Navy has received a new Advanced Range Support Vessel from Marine Group Boat Works, strengthening its ability to conduct offshore weapons trials and other maritime test activities....

August 18, 2026
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Soldier System

New training effort expands Somalia’s armed forces

Approximately 3,000 Somali soldiers have successfully completed an extensive military training programme at the Xananbuure camp, marking a significant development in Somalia’s ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen its...

August 18, 2026
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Naval Platform
New Product Launches

Carrier launch technology set for major Navy upgrade

The United States Navy is considering the possibility of returning to traditional steam-powered aircraft catapults for future aircraft carrier operations following a directive calling for an assessment of alternatives...

Joint payload launches boost orbital monitoring

The deployment of a US surveillance sensor aboard Japan’s QZS-7 satellite marks an important milestone in bilateral space cooperation. The payload will be operated by the US Space Force...

Aerospace testing gets major US facility upgrade

The US Air Force is expanding cooperation with industry through the creation of the AEDC Velocity Alliance, a program designed to speed modernization efforts at key testing facilities. The...

August 18, 2026
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Unmanned System
R&D

Domestic drone threats expose US defense gaps

US military officials have identified significant capability gaps in North America’s ability to defend against swarms of inexpensive drones. Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard stated that NORTHCOM and NORAD currently...

August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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New tender targets 60 aircraft for Indian forces

New Delhi has launched the procurement process for 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft intended to modernize the Indian Air Force’s transport fleet. The acquisition is estimated at around 1 trillion...

August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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US Army awards major next-gen rotorcraft training deal

The US Army has selected M1 Support Services to operate the Flight School Next programme under a long-term contract potentially worth $10 billion. The initiative will introduce a contractor-owned...

August 17, 2026
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US Army expands Humvee fleet with new award

The US Army has awarded AM General an $82.2 million contract for additional HMMWVs, extending procurement of the long-serving tactical vehicle even as newer platforms gradually assume some of...