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September 8, 2026
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Training and Simulation
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Britain plans drill to test wartime veteran response

Britain is set to conduct a large-scale exercise designed to test how quickly it can bring former military personnel back into service if the country faces a serious crisis....

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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New guidance kit extends precision range beyond 31 miles

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has completed a key demonstration of its Long-Range Precision Guidance Kit, showing the potential to give US Army 155mm artillery greater reach and...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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New Land Rover military vehicle uses monocoque design

Jaguar Land Rover has introduced the Defender Wolf Series II as a new light mobility platform intended for military and other demanding operational environments. The vehicle is being developed...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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K9 howitzers get new drone-integrated warfare concept

At a K9 User Club event in Estonia, Hanwha Aerospace revealed a concept designed to improve the responsiveness and precision of K9 artillery operations through UAV integration. The proposed...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Oman Gets US Approval for $188M F-16 Support Deal

Washington has cleared a potential $188-million package to sustain Oman’s F-16 fighter fleet, covering equipment and services required to maintain aircraft readiness. The proposed sale includes support for aircraft...

September 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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India Develops Homegrown Drone Swarm for Coordinated Attacks

Armanetics has introduced ARMANET, a swarm-management system designed to allow one operator interface to coordinate multiple quadcopter unmanned aerial vehicles. The platform provides centralized mission control while retaining real-time...

Croatia Clears $506M Deal for 18 Chunmoo Rocket Systems

Zagreb has authorized the procurement of 18 K239 Chunmoo MLRS platforms in a deal valued at roughly €435.2 million before VAT. The program will replace Croatia’s older Soviet-designed SVLR...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Finland Gets Its First Locally Built F-35 Engine From Patria

Patria has completed assembly of the first F135 engine system destined for Finland’s F-35A fleet, marking an important step in Helsinki’s fifth-generation fighter acquisition program. Under its cooperation agreement...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Boeing Upgrades Special Ops Chinooks With Advanced Controls

Boeing will supply an advanced flight-control augmentation system for US Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Block II Chinook fleet under a $55.4-million contract. The firm-fixed-price award covers the Active Parallel...

September 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Babcock Lands $93M Contract for Anzac Frigate Support

Babcock Australia has secured a A$129-million, five-year deal from the Australian government to continue supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigate fleet. Under the contract, the company will undertake...