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August 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

MQ-4C Triton, P-8 Poseidon Complete Teaming Demo

Boeing and Northrop Grumman have demonstrated a new level of automated cooperation between the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft and the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The technology demonstration allowed...

Army Targets Low-Cost Missile for Drone Defense

The US Army is looking for industry partners to develop a low-cost missile capable of intercepting small drones at significantly greater distances. The planned Next Generation Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft...

August 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Vulcano ammunition boosts Mk 45 naval strike

Diehl Defence and BAE Systems have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Diehl’s long-range 127mm Vulcano guided ammunition with the Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun system. The...

Pentagon launches upgraded C-UAS buying portal

The US Department of Defense has introduced an expanded online procurement platform designed to simplify and accelerate the acquisition of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies. Developed through collaboration between...

Canada invests in Arctic defense satellite network

Canada has selected Telesat to provide secure satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces under a contract valued at 2.3 billion Canadian dollars ($1.6 billion). Awarded through the Enhanced...

August 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Next Generation Interceptor program hits key goal

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed a critical structural burst test for the second-stage motor case of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), marking another milestone toward the program’s critical design...

August 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy redesignates future Virginia-class subs

The US Navy has officially redesignated 19 future Virginia-class submarines from standard fast-attack submarines (SSNs) to guided missile submarines (SSGNs), reflecting their significantly enhanced strike capabilities. The change applies...

August 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Watchdog raises concerns over B-52 overhaul

A report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed substantial challenges affecting the US Air Force’s $21-billion modernization effort for the B-52 Stratofortress fleet. Of the 13...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Japan Coast Guard Gets New Large Patrol Ship

Japan has launched a new large patrol vessel intended to strengthen the Japan Coast Guard’s maritime security, rescue, and law-enforcement capabilities. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding inaugurated JS Yashima (PLH-46) at its...

HSL Delivers Second Nistar Ship to Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has strengthened its underwater support fleet with the delivery of INS Nipun, the second Nistar-class diving support vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited. The vessel is...