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September 3, 2026
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Japan Eyes Submarine-Launched Hypersonic Weapons

Japan is considering the development of a new hypersonic guided missile (HGM) designed for launch from underwater platforms, according to a budget request submitted by the nation’s Ministry of...

September 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Navy adds EW functions to MQ-25 tanker drones

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $12.7-million contract to introduce additional electronic warfare-related capabilities to the MQ-25 Stingray drone. The investment focuses on improvements to the...

September 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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New German system targets drones near naval vessels

Germany has unveiled a new maritime counter-UAV capability called SCILT Naval, developed to protect naval forces from close-range unmanned aerial threats. The system has been produced by Mehler Protection,...

September 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy approves new propulsion for autonomous vessels

Rolls-Royce has secured US Navy certification for its mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for integration into tactical unmanned surface vessel applications. The approval enables these propulsion...

September 2, 2026
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German Navy evaluates 430-km Lora missile system

Germany has taken another step toward potentially acquiring IAI’s Naval Lora weapon after the German Navy conducted two operational firing tests of the ballistic missile. The system is being...

September 2, 2026
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French frigates anchor Sweden’s new combat fleet

Stockholm has finalized a major naval procurement agreement with France’s Naval Group for four FDI frigates in a deal valued at roughly 47 billion Swedish kronor ($4.8 billion). The...

September 2, 2026
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Italian trucks strengthen Montenegro’s military mobility

Montenegro has begun renewing its military logistics fleet with the arrival of 31 Iveco Eurocargo vehicles supplied by Italy. The shipment represents the first delivery under a defense arrangement...

September 1, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MH-139 Grey Wolf Enters Service as USAF Moves Beyond UH-1N Huey

USAF Moves Beyond Huey as MH-139A Grey Wolf Enters Initial Operational ServiceThe US Air Force has reached another milestone in its helicopter modernization program with the MH-139 Grey Wolf...

September 1, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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4,700 Personnel Take Part as US and Indonesia Open Major Military Exercise

Super Garuda Shield Brings Together 4,700+ Personnel as US-Indonesia Defense Ties GrowThe United States and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield exercise, with more than 4,700 military...

September 1, 2026
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Türkiye’s Roketsan Successfully Trials ÇAKIR Missile From Land-Based Platform

Türkiye’s Roketsan Expands ÇAKIR Missile With Mobile Ground Launch CapabilityRoketsan has successfully tested the ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based launchers, highlighting the weapon’s ability to operate with multiple...