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September 8, 2026
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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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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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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...

Saab wins major India deal for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4s

Saab’s FFV Ordnance has reportedly secured the lowest-bidder position in the Indian Army’s tender for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 launchers. The company has quoted around ₹71.87 crore for the requirement,...

September 6, 2026
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New $10M system may replace the MQ-9 Reaper

The US Air Force is looking to develop a more affordable unmanned aircraft that could eventually take over many of the roles currently performed by the MQ-9 Reaper. The...

September 6, 2026
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India weighs Drishti-10 against DRDO’s TAPAS UAV

The Drishti-10 and DRDO’s TAPAS-BH-201 represent two approaches to India’s MALE unmanned aerial vehicle capability. Both are intended to provide long-duration ISR coverage, but they differ in their development...