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September 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Aitech computers boost deployed military systems

Aitech has launched the C165 rugged single-board computer as an upgrade solution for military platforms operating in airborne, terrestrial and maritime environments. The SBC is designed to replace or...

September 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Seoul approves $2.4B deal for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

Seoul has approved plans to procure additional MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters as part of its effort to strengthen naval aviation. South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Committee has cleared an...

September 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy clears Boeing to build operational Stingray tankers

Boeing has received a $562 million US Navy contract to enter low-rate initial production of the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned tanker. The award moves the programme beyond its development...

September 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Hermeus cleared to build Pratt & Whitney F100 engines

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney has authorized Hermeus to manufacture the F100-PW-229 turbofan engine under a newly granted production license. The Georgia-based aerospace company becomes the first separate US industrial...

September 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

Northrop Grumman drops out of US Navy trainer contest

Northrop Grumman has departed the Sierra Nevada Corporation-led industrial team competing to supply the US Navy’s next-generation undergraduate jet trainer. The team’s Freedom aircraft proposal will continue with Sierra...

September 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Army selects IDV USA for robotic breaching vehicle

IDV USA has joined three other companies in the US Army’s effort to develop an autonomous engineering vehicle capable of breaching minefields and difficult battlefield obstacles. Under the Engineer...

September 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Indra’s Tarsis moves Spain toward domestic tactical UAVs

Indra is moving forward with plans to develop up to 147 Tarsis unmanned aircraft for Spain as part of Madrid’s effort to establish a domestically produced tactical UAS capability....

September 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Third German Type 424 spy ship begins construction

Berlin is moving toward expanding its future signals intelligence fleet with plans for a fourth Type 424 vessel. The announcement came as Rheinmetall laid the keel for the programme’s...

September 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Three Gulf Coast yards land $280M Navy LCU deal

The US Navy has allocated $280.5 million for a new round of LCU 1700 landing craft prototypes, with Conrad Shipyard, Master Boat Builders and Saronic Technologies selected to undertake...

September 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Poland may produce KNDS 105mm gun with TOPAZ integration

KNDS and Poland’s WB GROUP are exploring a partnership that could introduce the KNDS 105 LG lightweight artillery system into Poland’s defence industry and connect it with the country’s...