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July 16, 2026
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New USV launches directly from torpedo tubes

German firms GABLER and FLANQ have successfully completed sea trials of the Ranger demonstrator, an innovative unmanned surface vessel designed to launch directly from standard submarine torpedo tubes. Developed...

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 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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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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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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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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First Korean armored vehicles earn NATO certification

Hyundai Rotem has strengthened its international defense credentials after receiving NATO AQAP-2110 certification covering production of its advanced armored vehicle portfolio. The certification validates compliance with NATO quality assurance...

Sierra Space selected for Golden Dome mission

Sierra Space has been awarded a $798 million contract by the US Space Development Agency (SDA) to develop and manufacture 18 missile warning and tracking satellites for the Accelerated...

Leidos, Rune strengthen defense supply chains

Leidos and Rune Technologies have partnered to integrate artificial intelligence solutions aimed at improving military logistics operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Their combined platform uses predictive analytics and AI-based...

July 14, 2026
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Defense AI safeguards move toward approval

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced legislation aimed at establishing stronger oversight standards for artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons systems used by the Department of Defense. The...