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August 2, 2026
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Communication & Electronics
R&D

What Is C4ISR? Understanding Modern Battle Networks

New Lithuanian Plant to Support Leopard 2A8 Assembly and SustainmentLithuania is moving to strengthen its armored-vehicle infrastructure with a new Leopard 2A8 production and maintenance plant in Kaunas. YIT...

August 1, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Dassault Mirage 2000: France’s Combat Workhorse

Australia Tests Integrated Air-Defense Prototype During Taipan Strike 26Australia has advanced development of its Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense capability after conducting a live-fire test at the Woomera Test Range....

July 31, 2026
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Naval Platform
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Egypt Warns of Escalation After Drone Strike

Taiwan’s Iron Cavalry Vehicle Adds New Reconnaissance CapabilityTaiwan is developing a new indigenous reconnaissance vehicle designed to strengthen battlefield awareness and mobile operations. Developed through the Iron Cavalry Project,...

July 31, 2026
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Cybersecurity
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AI Models Showed Unexpected Real-World Access

AUKUS Partnership Drives Australia’s Preparations for Virginia-Class SubmarinesAustralia is moving ahead with infrastructure preparations for its future Virginia-class submarine fleet by commissioning Gibbs & Cox, the Australian arm of...

July 31, 2026
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Unmanned System
New Product Launches

Compact Module Delivers 4x More Drone Power

Germany Extends Bayern Frigate’s Service Life With Major Rheinmetall UpgradeGermany has awarded Rheinmetall a several-hundred-million-euro contract to modernize the Navy’s F123-class frigate Bayern, supporting the warship’s continued operational use...

US Navy Awards $76.7B Submarine Contracts

The US Navy has awarded contract modifications worth a combined $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding for additional Virginia- and Columbia-class...

Lithuania to Assemble Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Lithuanian construction company YIT Lietuva has received a contract worth about €30 million to build a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance facility in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone....

July 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Australia Tests New Air Defense System

Australia has successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense prototype, validating the integration of several key components during an operational-style engagement. The test took...

July 30, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Taiwan to Build 246 Recon Vehicles

Taiwan is preparing to produce 246 domestically developed reconnaissance vehicles between 2028 and 2033 under the Iron Cavalry Project. Designed for army reconnaissance units, the vehicle will support battlefield...

July 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Leidos to Build Australia Sub Repair Bay

Australia has selected Leidos’ Australian subsidiary Gibbs & Cox to lead the preliminary design of a contingency floating dry dock for the country’s future Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. Planned for...