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August 19, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

German armed forces reach 186,700 personnel

Germany’s armed forces have reached approximately 186,700 personnel, marking their largest workforce in more than a decade. Around 3,700 additional service members joined during the previous year, placing the...

August 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Second F-16 Block 70 batch pushed back in Bulgaria

Bulgaria may have to wait longer for its second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighters, with the delivery schedule potentially moving from the end of 2027 to the...

August 18, 2026
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Unmanned System
R&D

Domestic drone threats expose US defense gaps

US military officials have identified significant capability gaps in North America’s ability to defend against swarms of inexpensive drones. Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard stated that NORTHCOM and NORAD currently...

Aerospace testing gets major US facility upgrade

The US Air Force is expanding cooperation with industry through the creation of the AEDC Velocity Alliance, a program designed to speed modernization efforts at key testing facilities. The...

Joint payload launches boost orbital monitoring

The deployment of a US surveillance sensor aboard Japan’s QZS-7 satellite marks an important milestone in bilateral space cooperation. The payload will be operated by the US Space Force...

August 18, 2026
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Naval Platform
New Product Launches

Carrier launch technology set for major Navy upgrade

Future US aircraft carriers could see a return to traditional steam catapults following a directive calling for an assessment of alternatives to EMALS. The proposal has generated debate among...

August 18, 2026
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Soldier System
Training & Simulation

New training effort expands Somalia’s armed forces

Approximately 3,000 Somali soldiers have completed military training at the Xananbuure camp, marking an important milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its armed forces. The nearly year-long course...

US accelerates SM-3 production with new contracts

The US Department of Defense has signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity for components used in SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA...

August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Airbus Lakota fleet expands with new Army buy

The US Army has placed a $115.4 million award with Airbus Helicopters for as many as 12 UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopters, expanding its fleet of the platform.The contract...

August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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US Army awards major next-gen rotorcraft training deal

The US Army has selected M1 Support Services to operate the Flight School Next programme under a long-term contract potentially worth $10 billion. The initiative will introduce a contractor-owned...