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August 8, 2026
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India weighs a lower-cost long-range cruise missile

India has built a strong missile inventory that includes systems such as BrahMos and the planned LR-LACM. However, modern warfare also highlights the need for affordable weapons that can...

August 8, 2026
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Japanese F-2s may join first India air exercise

Japan is reportedly preparing to deploy Mitsubishi F-2 fighters to India for a bilateral air exercise. If the deployment takes place, it would mark the first time Japanese F-2...

Aurelius boosts anti-drone weapon output with $40M

Aurelius Systems has secured $40 million in new funding to increase production of its Archimedes directed-energy counter-drone platform. The California-based defense company said the investment will accelerate development, expand...

August 7, 2026
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Viper Shield completes key F-16 flight evaluation

L3Harris Technologies has completed the first two-aircraft flight test of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system aboard F-16 fighter jets. The milestone represents another step toward full-rate production of...

Pentagon funds PDW expansion with $820M award

The US Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital has issued a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works (PDW). The financing is intended...

August 7, 2026
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Sudan strengthens fleet with Pakistani Mohafiz vehicles

Sudan has reportedly received about 100 Pakistani-made Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles to support troop movement and protect supply convoys during its continuing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces. Local...

August 6, 2026
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Army Advances Tiberius 150-km Ramjet Shell

Tiberius Aerospace and the US Army are working together to advance the Sceptre, an advanced 155mm artillery projectile that uses liquid-ramjet propulsion to extend artillery reach to as much...

August 6, 2026
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