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July 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

CoAspire chosen for low-cost naval missile

The US Navy has selected Virginia-based CoAspire to develop an affordable ground-launched cruise missile designed to provide allied nations with improved long-range strike capabilities. The weapon is being developed...

CACI wins Navy digital modernization contract

CACI International has secured a contract valued up to $113 million to modernize enterprise applications supporting the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command.The five-year agreement includes software development, cloud integration,...

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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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

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 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

LightPath raises $11M for anti-drone sensors

LightPath Technologies has secured an $11-million follow-on order to supply advanced infrared imaging systems for counter-unmanned aerial system applications, reinforcing its growing presence in the defense electro-optics sector. The...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

Taiwan cancels counter-drone procurement plan

Taiwan is reassessing a fixed-site counter-unmanned aerial system procurement after repeated testing revealed that the proposed solution did not satisfy operational performance requirements established by the military. The project...

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...

July 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

PTC expands role in BrahMos systems integration

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has publicly displayed the front-end radar installation structure of the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft, providing the clearest view yet of the aircraft’s integration architecture for the...

July 17, 2026
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Blog

Second Mahe-class ASW craft enters service

The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Malvan, the second vessel of the indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft program, further enhancing maritime security across India’s extensive...