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March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Army Tests 1,300-Mile Aviation Ops

US Army aviation units stationed in South Korea have demonstrated long-range operational capability during the Talon Reach exercise, successfully flying over 1,300 miles before executing a simulated island assault...

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March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Clears Aircraft Support for Jordan

The United States has approved a potential $70.5 million foreign military sale to Jordan, aimed at enhancing the operational readiness of its air fleet. The package includes maintenance support,...

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March 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Talon IQ Flies With Shield AI Hivemind

Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ testbed has successfully completed a flight demonstration using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system, showcasing advanced mission capabilities. During the test, Hivemind controlled the aircraft to...

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March 20, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Navy Awards Gecko $71M AI Contract

The US Navy has awarded Gecko Robotics a contract worth up to $71 million to enhance fleet maintenance using AI and robotic inspection technologies. The five-year agreement will initially...

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March 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Inside the M1151 Armored Humvee

The M1151 Humvee represents an advanced evolution of the original High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, designed to address the demands of modern combat environments. Unlike earlier variants, the M1151...

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Thales Wins UK Mobile Air Defense Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales UK a contract to advance the Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program, aimed at replacing the British Army’s aging Stormer...

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Anduril Delivers Altius Munitions to Taiwan

US defense firm Anduril has completed the delivery of Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, fulfilling a foreign military sale approved in 2024. The package included 291 systems along...

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Columbia-Class Program Secures Funding Boost

To ensure the future of its nuclear deterrence capabilities, the US Navy is investing heavily in the Columbia-class submarine program. With advanced stealth features and powerful missile systems, these...

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$1.8B Iveco Deal Boosts Ground Capabilities

Through its acquisition of Iveco’s defense business, Leonardo is enhancing its capabilities in land warfare systems. The addition of vehicle platforms complements its existing expertise in electronics and mission...

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Navy Considers Expanding Mine Inventory

Seeking to strengthen its underwater defense capabilities, the US Navy is increasing procurement of Hammerhead mine systems. These advanced mines are capable of independently detecting and attacking submarines using...

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