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August 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Six new icebreakers strengthen Canada’s Arctic presence

Chantier Davie has been selected to construct six Polar Class 3 icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard under an agreement valued at C$11.3 billion. The contract represents one of...

August 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New missile system strengthens Lithuanian air defenses

Lithuania has strengthened the defense of Vilnius by replacing its previous RBS 70 short-range air-defense deployment with NASAMS. The move provides the capital with access to a system designed...

August 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Canada selects Kongsberg for remote weapon systems

Kongsberg has signed a new 1.1-billion-Norwegian-krona agreement, valued at roughly $118 million, with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the supply of Protector RS4 remote weapon stations to the Canadian...

August 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy receives lead LCU 1700 landing craft

The US Navy has taken delivery of LCU 1710, the first vessel in its new LCU 1700 landing craft class, from Austal USA. The handover follows a framework agreement...

August 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

US approves major Stryker deal for Argentina

Argentina has formalized an agreement with the United States to procure 235 Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles, strengthening its plans to modernize the Argentine Army’s mechanized capabilities.The letter of acceptance...

August 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy receives third Mangrol-class ASW vessel

India’s Cochin Shipyard has formally delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft in an eight-vessel series, to the Indian Navy. The handover strengthens the Navy’s ability to...

August 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US funds X-Bow’s low-cost missile defense effort

The US Army is working with EdgeRunner AI to develop a dedicated artificial intelligence model tailored to military users. The resulting system, called EdgeRunner-Camo, is an open-weight large language...

August 21, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

$1.4M order boosts Genasys long-range systems

Babcock is expanding cooperation with Danish industry through three agreements focused on autonomous systems, naval integration, and maritime equipment. The arrangements were announced at DALO Industry Days and involve...

August 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Danish firms join Babcock for hybrid naval systems

August 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

L3Harris EW system selected for Peru’s F-16 fleet

Peru has selected L3Harris Viper Shield as the electronic warfare solution for its new F-16 Block 70 fighters. The system is intended to provide the aircraft with protection against...