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August 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US backs Firehawk to expand 155mm production

Firehawk Aerospace has secured a $24 million Pentagon contract to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for propellant used by the M1128 155mm base-bleed projectile.The 22-month project will expand annual production...

August 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

Netherlands adopts Saab Barracuda camouflage tech

The Netherlands has signed a framework agreement with Saab for the delivery of Barracuda Mobile Camouflage Systems designed to improve the survivability of Dutch military vehicles.The defense ministry has...

August 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Begins Introducing New Archer 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Defence News: Sweden has started introducing its new Archer 8×8 self-propelled howitzers after receiving the first four vehicles from BAE Systems. The new 155mm artillery system will give Swedish...

August 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Army expands Switchblade 600 procurement

AeroVironment has received a $51 million US Army award for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, with part of the procurement intended for an unidentified allied nation through the foreign...

August 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

First F-16 Vipers mark new chapter for Taiwan

Taiwan’s long-awaited F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft are approaching delivery, with the first two fighters expected to reach the island after delays that postponed the original 2023 timetable.The aircraft recently...

August 26, 2026
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General Dynamics extends Stryker fleet sustainment

General Dynamics Land Systems has secured a $54.3 million US Army contract covering maintenance, technical assistance, and field sustainment for the service’s Stryker vehicle fleet.Under the agreement, the company...

August 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New BiNOD systems boost US Army nighttime vision

The US Army has placed an order with Photonis Defense for 1,600 Binocular Night Observation Device systems, marking a major transition in its effort to introduce a practical and...

August 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

First K2 Black Panther tanks reach Polish forces

The Polish Armed Forces have received another batch of 28 K2 Black Panther tanks, bringing the country’s total operational fleet to 208 vehicles. The delivery represents the first shipment...

August 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

Leopard and Ulan upgrades enter Austrian service

The Austrian Armed Forces have started taking delivery of upgraded Leopard 2A4 tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles under a program intended to improve the readiness and longevity of...

August 25, 2026
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CAVS program expands with new Norwegian vehicle order

Norway is adding the Patria 6×6 to its armored vehicle inventory through a new CAVS procurement. The first batch consists of 20 command-and-control vehicles, each equipped with a Protector...