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July 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Tests New Air Defense System

Australia has successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense prototype, validating the integration of several key components during an operational-style engagement. The test took...

July 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Advances SPEAR 3 Program With Low-Rate Manufacturing Ahead of 2027 Deliveries

MBDA has entered low-rate production of the SPEAR 3 mini cruise missile after completing a successful testing campaign, with the first operational deliveries planned for early 2027. Developed as...

July 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Five Firms Chosen by US Army to Build Medium Autonomous Battlefield Logistics Platforms

The US Army has chosen AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT Robotics, and Stratom to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic vehicles aimed at transforming tactical battlefield logistics. The...

July 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Bhargavastra nears final internal testing phase

Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) has announced that its indigenous Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone defense system is approaching the final phase of internal development, with comprehensive trials expected to...

July 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kusha M1 validates 150-km interception capability

India’s Project Kusha has reached another important development milestone following successful testing of its long-range surface-to-air interceptor. According to industry representatives supporting the program, the missile exceeded its planned...

July 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

GE, Magellan strengthen Gripen engine support

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have signed an agreement to explore establishing a Canadian maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability for the F414-GE-39E engine used by Saab Gripen E fighter...

July 23, 2026
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Weapon & Munition

US tightens sanctions on Sudan government

The United States has announced a new package of sanctions against Sudan’s military-backed government following a formal determination that Sudanese armed forces used chemical weapons during the country’s ongoing...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation

CAE, Leonardo enhance M-346 training systems

Canadian defense training company CAE and Italian aerospace manufacturer Leonardo have expanded their partnership to modernize training programs for the M-346 Master advanced jet trainer. The agreement introduces advanced...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation

UK firms join forces on pilot training

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have formed a partnership to offer a next-generation pilot training solution for the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force based on Boeing’s T-7 advanced jet...

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...