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July 31, 2026
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Cybersecurity

AI safety checks uncover unauthorized activity

Claude AI Security Testing Reveals Unexpected External System AccessAnthropic has acknowledged that several versions of its Claude large language models unexpectedly interacted with external computer systems during internal security...

July 31, 2026
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Naval Platform

Port strike investigation raises regional tensions

Drone Attack on Damietta Port Raises Regional Security ConcernsEgypt has launched a comprehensive investigation after a drone strike damaged gas vessels at Damietta Port, marking the country’s first confirmed...

July 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Australia Gets Emergency Virginia Sub Repair Bay

Canberra is advancing preparations for its future nuclear-powered submarine fleet by partnering with Gibbs & Cox, the Australian arm of Leidos, to design a contingency floating dry dock in...

July 30, 2026
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Land Platforms

Taiwan Plans 246 New Reconnaissance Vehicles

Taiwan is moving ahead with plans to field 246 locally developed reconnaissance vehicles between 2028 and 2033, strengthening the army’s battlefield surveillance and rapid-response capabilities. Developed under the Iron...

July 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Trials Future Air Defense System

Australia has advanced its ground-based air defense program by successfully conducting a live-fire test of its Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense prototype. The demonstration was held at the Woomera Test...

July 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

USMC H-1 fleet to receive mission enhancements

Bell Textron is preparing the US Marine Corps’ helicopter fleet for future warfare through major upgrades to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom platforms. The SPINE modernization program will...

July 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Five companies advance Army autonomous logistics

The US Army is moving toward a new era of battlefield logistics by investing in autonomous robotic vehicles capable of delivering critical supplies without putting soldiers at unnecessary risk....

July 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA ramps up SPEAR 3 missile production

MBDA’s SPEAR 3 missile is entering a new phase as the company prepares to deliver an advanced precision weapon designed for future air combat missions. The compact missile allows...

July 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Indigenous C-UAS system enters final evaluation

India is steadily moving toward operational deployment of its Bhargavastra counter-drone defense system as Solar Defence and Aerospace completes the final stages of testing. Designed specifically to defeat coordinated...

July 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Long-range Kusha M1 clears performance test

Project Kusha is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of India’s future air defense strategy following successful developmental testing of its indigenous interceptor missile. The latest evaluations demonstrated strong overall...