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Kaunas Plant to Build Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Lithuania is preparing to establish a major armored vehicle production and maintenance hub with the construction of a new Leopard 2A8 facility in Kaunas. YIT Lietuva has received a...

$76.7B Deal Boosts Virginia, Columbia Subs

The US Navy has committed $76.6 billion to expand its nuclear-powered submarine fleet through major contract awards to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding....

July 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Textron awards Cottonmouth components contract

Textron Systems is strengthening the US Marine Corps’ next-generation reconnaissance capabilities through a new partnership with Vivace International Corporation. The collaboration will support production of Cottonmouth ARVs, advanced vehicles...

Army to receive over 500 new combat vehicles

The Philippines is taking major steps to strengthen its ground combat capabilities with plans to introduce more than 500 new infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition reflects Manila’s effort to...

July 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

EA-18G electronic warfare program gains supplier

The US Navy’s electronic warfare capabilities are moving into a new era as L3Harris and CPI Aerostructures advance development of the Next-Generation Jammer-Low Band system. Designed to replace older...

Mogami-class frigates to feature OKI sonar

Australia’s future naval strength is gaining momentum as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries partners with OKI to equip the country’s new Mogami-class frigates with advanced sonar technology. The move marks an...

July 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
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USMC H-1 fleet to receive mission enhancements

Bell Textron is preparing the US Marine Corps’ helicopter fleet for future warfare through major upgrades to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom platforms. The SPINE modernization program will...

July 27, 2026
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Five companies advance Army autonomous logistics

The US Army is moving toward a new era of battlefield logistics by investing in autonomous robotic vehicles capable of delivering critical supplies without putting soldiers at unnecessary risk....

July 27, 2026
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Second Victory-class MRCV enters sea trials

Singapore has taken another major step toward strengthening its naval power with the launch of RSS Valour, the second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel. Designed as a future-ready warship, the...

July 27, 2026
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AW149 engine sustainment partnership announced

The UK’s military aviation modernization effort has gained momentum as GE Aerospace and StandardAero join forces to support the future AW149 helicopter fleet. The partnership will provide advanced propulsion...