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August 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms

CSL Delivers ‘Mangrol’, the Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has achieved another major milestone in indigenous defense manufacturing with the official delivery of ‘Mangrol’, the third ship in the series of eight Anti- Submarine...

August 21, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Genasys Receives $1.4M in Long Range Acoustic Device Orders

California firm Genasys has received $1.4 million in orders for Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) systems from customers in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The orders include new and...

August 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Funds X-Bow’s Low-Cost Missile Interceptor Program

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded X-Bow Systems a $10.9-million contract to develop and flight-test its X-Bow Low-Cost Interceptor, designed to provide a cost-effective defense against ballistic,...

August 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Babcock, Danish Firms Team on Naval Systems

UK defense company Babcock has signed three agreements with Danish firms STORMBORN, CUBEDIN, and SH Group to explore technologies for future naval platforms. The partnerships will examine autonomous systems,...

August 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

Peru Picks Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70s

Peru has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for its F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft, providing an additional layer of protection against radar and electronic threats. The...

August 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Accepts New Range Support Vessel

California-based Marine Group Boat Works has delivered an Advanced Range Support Vessel to the US Navy, strengthening its ability to conduct at-sea testing of next-generation weapons. Built at the...

August 19, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Orders Mobile Field Hospitals

Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth more than €500 million to provide 149 mobile rescue stations to the German Armed Forces. The order is part of a framework agreement...

August 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Bulgaria’s F-16 Block 70 Deliveries Delayed

Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft could face a significant delivery delay, with the schedule potentially moving from late 2027 to the second quarter of...

August 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Boeing, RTX Win Deals to Expand SM-3 Production

US Boosts SM-3 Output Through New Boeing, RTX DealsThe US Department of Defense is moving to accelerate production of Standard Missile-3 interceptors through new seven-year framework agreements with Boeing...

August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Army Buys Up to 12 Airbus UH-72B Lakota Helicopters

Airbus Secures $115M US Army Lakota Helicopter DealThe US Army has placed a $115.4 million order with Airbus Helicopters for as many as 12 UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopters....