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July 16, 2026
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New AI robotics hub to strengthen Korean defense

South Korea is investing nearly 50 billion won to establish a national AI defense robotics innovation cluster that will accelerate the development, testing, validation, and commercialization of next-generation autonomous...

July 16, 2026
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Polaris MRZR D4 selected for Belgian special forces

Belgium has selected Polaris Government and Defense to supply MRZR D4 tactical all-terrain vehicles for its Special Operations Regiment under a NATO Support and Procurement Agency framework agreement. The...

July 16, 2026
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Germany selects Saab for frigate combat systems

Saab has secured a major contract from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to provide advanced combat management systems, radar technology, sensors, and composite structures for four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates...

July 16, 2026
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France upgrades Tigre with Mistral 3 missiles

MBDA has successfully integrated the latest Mistral 3 air-defense missile into the French Armed Forces’ Tigre Mk2 attack helicopter, significantly enhancing its ability to counter modern aerial threats, particularly...

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...

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...