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August 10, 2026
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Niger receives additional Algerian combat helicopters

Algeria has strengthened its military support for Niger by transferring two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 transport helicopters, together with ammunition, spare parts, maintenance equipment and logistical assistance....

$900M HII deals target smarter Navy production

HII is accelerating the use of robotics and physical AI in US Navy shipbuilding through agreements worth up to $900 million with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics. The seven-year...

August 10, 2026
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$87M deal targets US Navy Super Hornet pylons

V2X has secured an $87 million US Navy contract to refurbish and upgrade SUU-79 weapon pylons fitted to F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. These pylons form a...

Canberra prepares major AIM-260 missile purchase

Canberra plans to spend nearly A$736 million on the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile as Australia prepares to become the first foreign operator of the US weapon. Australian Deputy...

August 10, 2026
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New Delhi moves toward FCAS fighter collaboration

New Delhi is moving toward possible participation in Europe’s Future Combat Air System, selecting the French-led sixth-generation fighter programme over the UK, Italy and Japan-backed Global Combat Air Program....

August 10, 2026
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Germany, Netherlands boost armored vehicle fleets

Germany and the Netherlands are expanding their Boxer RCT30 fleets after ARTEC, a joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, secured an order for 69 more infantry fighting vehicles....

India’s BrahMos export ambitions gather momentum

BrahMos has emerged as a major focus of international interest after its reported use during Operation Sindoor. The source says the supersonic cruise missile demonstrated strong precision and combat...

August 9, 2026
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Exploring the Type 212CD next-gen attack submarine

The Type 212CD represents a new generation of conventional submarines developed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency for the German and Norwegian navies. It builds on...

August 9, 2026
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AMCA program keeps critical technology in Indian hands

The AMCA programme is giving India’s private aerospace industry a much larger role while keeping strategic authority with the government. Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat...

August 9, 2026
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Su-57 offer targets India’s future air combat needs

Russia is reportedly offering India more than the Su-57 fighter itself. The proposed package is said to combine the aircraft with a selection of advanced missiles and unmanned systems...