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July 10, 2026
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Blog

BAE weighs Polish M88A2 manufacturing

BAE Systems is expanding defense industrial cooperation with Poland through a partnership focused on maintaining, repairing, and potentially manufacturing components for the M88A2 Hercules Armored Recovery Vehicle. Working alongside...

July 7, 2026
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Training and Simulation

Virtuix Delivers AI VR Training to Air Guard

The US Air National Guard is exploring the use of immersive virtual reality technology to transform military training through the evaluation of Virtuix’s AI-enabled Omni One simulation platform. The...

July 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril to Build Barracuda Missile Hub in Poland

American defense technology company Anduril and Poland’s state-owned defense group PGZ have agreed to establish a production facility for the Barracuda-500M surface-launched cruise missile in Bydgoszcz, significantly expanding Europe’s...

July 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Canada Picks TKMS for New Submarine Fleet

Canada has initiated a major transformation of its naval capabilities by selecting Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier for its future submarine fleet. The decision forms...

July 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

UK Shifts From Meteor Upgrade to Next-Gen

Britain is shifting its long-term air combat strategy by replacing plans to modernize the Meteor missile with the development of an entirely new air-to-air weapon under the Future Air...

July 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

PT Pal, Naval Group Start Scorpène Production

Indonesia has officially launched production of its first Evolved Scorpène-class submarines in partnership with France’s Naval Group, reinforcing indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. The program combines technology transfer, local industrial...

July 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Hanwha Warship Strikes Up to 290 Km

Hanwha Systems has unveiled the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel as a flexible multi-mission platform for future naval operations. Designed to support coordinated missions with manned ships, the USV can...

July 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Blended-Wing Drone Reaches 950 Km

Quantum Cyber has presented the PHANTOM-950 stealth drone, combining low-observable design with extended-range unmanned operations for high-threat environments. Its blended-wing airframe, optimized propulsion architecture, and long-endurance performance enable reconnaissance...

July 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Advances Next-Generation Air Power

India is evaluating potential collaboration with European sixth-generation fighter initiatives, including GCAP and FCAS, to accelerate access to advanced combat aviation technologies. The move reflects the Indian Air Force’s...

July 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Indigenous Quantum Gyroscope Reaches Milestone

DRDO is developing a prototype Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope as part of India’s efforts to build advanced quantum-based navigation technologies. The system uses atomic interactions and magnetic fields to provide...