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July 15, 2026
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Czech Firehawk production begins in Poland

Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec facility has initiated assembly of Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for Czechia, representing an important expansion of Europe’s specialized aerial emergency response capability. Derived from the...

July 15, 2026
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L3Harris strengthens US tactical communications

L3Harris Technologies is expanding its contribution to the US Army’s communications modernization through additional deliveries of Falcon AN/PRC-158C software-defined gateway radios supporting the Next Generation Command and Control architecture....

July 15, 2026
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Army awards $44.8M aviation helmet contract

Gentex Corporation continues supporting US Army aviation modernization through the production of advanced HGU-56/P rotary-wing helmet systems under a long-term sustainment contract. The agreement covers complete helmet assemblies, Apache...

July 15, 2026
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British troops validate robotic logistics convoy

The British Army has expanded its evaluation of autonomous logistics technologies by completing specialized training designed to prepare personnel for future multinational experimentation under Project Convergence Capstone 6. The...

July 15, 2026
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Three firms chosen for UK drone defense

The United Kingdom is accelerating the development of innovative counter-drone technologies through its Low Cost Air Defence Effectors (LCADE) initiative, awarding development contracts to Frankenberg Technologies, Greenjets, and Cambridge...

July 14, 2026
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Military operation ends mass hostage ordeal

Colombian military forces have successfully rescued 39 civilians who were kidnapped by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in the Chocó region of Colombia. The operation resulted in the safe...