Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

July 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Travis AFB deploys AI aircraft maintenance tool

The US Air Force has selected MetroStar Systems’ Iris artificial intelligence maintenance platform for deployment at Travis Air Force Base to enhance aircraft sustainment operations and improve maintenance efficiency.The...

July 22, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

US Army unveils AI-powered virtual recruiter

The US Army has introduced Staff Sgt. Star, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to improve recruiting efficiency by providing personnel with rapid access to verified policies, procedures, and...

July 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Moog earns FAA approval for Black Hawk autopilot

Moog has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration for its GRC 4000 four-axis autopilot system designed for UH-60A and UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters....

July 21, 2026
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Unmanned System

AeroVironment expands P550 drone production

AeroVironment has received a $117.3 million contract from the US Army to manufacture an additional 82 P550 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial systems, expanding the service’s...

July 21, 2026
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Weapon & Munition

Canada localizes M72 anti-tank weapon production

Canada has selected Magellan Aerospace to manufacture the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW), marking a major step toward expanding domestic production of critical infantry weapons for the Canadian Armed...

July 21, 2026
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Unmanned System

MQ-9B advances toward JSM integration

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Kongsberg Gruppen have successfully completed two critical design reviews supporting the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) onto the MQ-9B unmanned aerial...

July 21, 2026
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Naval Platform

Babcock extends support for Victoria submarines

Babcock has secured a major contract extension to continue providing in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class diesel-electric submarines, ensuring the fleet remains fully operational as Canada prepares...

July 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada joins GCAP as observer nation

Canada has officially joined the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as the first observer nation, marking a significant milestone in the multinational effort to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

Defense Unicorns enters Navy operational testing

Defense Unicorns has progressed to the next stage of a US Navy rapid capability initiative following successful completion of prototype activities focused on modernizing software deployment across naval platforms....

July 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

Canada expands armored vehicle fleet with new order

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle modernization initiative through a new agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada covering additional wheeled armored platforms and...