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July 22, 2026
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Why the Airbus H125 Excels at High Altitudes

Recognized for its exceptional performance in thin-air conditions, the Airbus H125 remains a preferred helicopter for defense forces operating in mountainous and remote regions. The aircraft combines agility, endurance,...

Navy invests $113M in logistics IT upgrade

The US Navy is strengthening the digital infrastructure behind Military Sealift Command through a new contract awarded to CACI International for enterprise software modernization. Responsible for sustaining naval operations...

July 21, 2026
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Canada takes observer role in GCAP fighter effort

Canada has become the first observer country to join the Global Combat Air Programme, a multinational effort led by Britain, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft...

Babcock extends Canadian submarine sustainment

Babcock has reinforced its position as Canada’s primary submarine sustainment partner after securing a contract extension to continue supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class diesel-electric submarines. The six-year agreement...

July 21, 2026
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MQ-9B approaches operational JSM capability

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg Gruppen have reached another important milestone in their effort to integrate the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B family of unmanned aircraft. Successful...

Magellan selected for local anti-tank output

Canada has become the first observer nation to join the Global Combat Air Programme, expanding international cooperation on one of the world’s most ambitious sixth-generation fighter aircraft projects. The...

US Army expands autonomous P550 drone fleet

Babcock will continue supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines after securing a contract extension that reinforces its long-standing partnership with Canada’s naval forces. The agreement provides six additional...

July 21, 2026
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