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August 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

IAF seeks major advanced trainer aircraft fleet

The Indian government is preparing to acquire around 150 new jet trainers to modernize advanced pilot training within the Indian Air Force. A request for information has been issued...

August 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Third USCG Heritage cutter enters construction

Austal USA has reached another milestone in the US Coast Guard’s Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter program by beginning construction of the third vessel at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard. The...

August 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

First F-16 Vipers mark new chapter for Taiwan

Taiwan’s long-awaited F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft are approaching delivery, with the first two fighters expected to reach the island after delays that postponed the original 2023 timetable.The aircraft recently...

US Army expands Switchblade 600 procurement

AeroVironment has received a $51 million US Army award for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, with part of the procurement intended for an unidentified allied nation through the foreign...

August 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Multispectral sensor boosts USV maritime awareness

Teledyne FLIR Marine has developed the M364C-USV to provide enhanced detection and tracking capabilities for uncrewed surface vessels operating in challenging maritime conditions.The camera system combines thermal and visible-spectrum...

August 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

New partnership advances autonomous drone operations

Palladyne AI and NORDA Dynamics are developing an integrated solution designed to improve the autonomous coordination of multiple unmanned aircraft.The companies plan to combine Palladyne’s SwarmOS swarm-control technology with...

August 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New Hunter IFV strengthens Latvia’s ground forces

Latvia has presented its first Hunter infantry fighting vehicle at Patria’s Valmiera facility, signaling the start of local final assembly for a major armored vehicle acquisition program valued at...

Sweden Begins Introducing New Archer 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Defence News: Sweden has started introducing its new Archer 8×8 self-propelled howitzers after receiving the first four vehicles from BAE Systems. The new 155mm artillery system will give Swedish...

August 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

General Dynamics extends Stryker fleet sustainment

General Dynamics Land Systems has secured a $54.3 million US Army contract covering maintenance, technical assistance, and field sustainment for the service’s Stryker vehicle fleet.Under the agreement, the company...

August 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Leopard and Ulan upgrades enter Austrian service

The Austrian Armed Forces have started taking delivery of upgraded Leopard 2A4 tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles under a program intended to improve the readiness and longevity of...