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August 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia prepares first AIM-260 missile purchase

Australia is preparing to spend nearly A$736 million, or about $520.1 million, to equip the Royal Australian Air Force with the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile. Defence Minister Richard...

August 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

V2X wins $87M Navy F/A-18 support contract

Virginia-based V2X has received an $87 million contract to overhaul SUU-79 pylons used by the US Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The pylon is an important...

August 10, 2026
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Algeria transfers helicopters to Niger

Algeria has transferred four helicopters to Niger as part of wider defence and security cooperation. The package includes two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 multirole transport helicopters, along...

August 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon wins $745M SM-3 missile contract

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a $745.4 million contract to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors for the United States and Japan. Work will...

August 9, 2026
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Russia expands Su-57 pitch for India

Russia has reportedly outlined a broad package of weapons and unmanned systems that could accompany a future Indian acquisition of the Su-57 stealth fighter. The proposal is presented not...

August 9, 2026
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BrahMos gains momentum in global defense markets

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile reportedly played a significant role during India’s Operation Sindoor, with its precision, speed and destructive capability contributing to Pakistan’s decision to seek a ceasefire....

August 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

August 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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New Indian Missile Targets Mass Drone Strikes

India is working on a new lightweight air-to-ground missile designed specifically for future drone-based operations. The weapon is expected to have a weight of approximately 10–15 kilograms, a maximum...

August 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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...