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July 22, 2026
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H125 helicopter excels in extreme environments

The Airbus H125 remains a trusted light helicopter platform for defense forces operating in mountainous and difficult environments.Its ability to operate in high-altitude regions allows commanders to conduct missions...

July 22, 2026
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AI transparency boosts Taiwan’s counter-UAS

Caseway and MiTAC Advance Technology are working together to develop next-generation artificial intelligence solutions for modern defense operations.The partnership will explore technologies supporting counter-drone missions, maritime security, and battlefield...

July 22, 2026
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USAF expands AI-driven maintenance support

The US Air Force is using artificial intelligence to transform aircraft maintenance through MetroStar Systems’ Iris platform, which is being introduced at Travis Air Force Base.Designed to support aircraft...

July 22, 2026
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AI recruiter joins US Army recruiting effort

The US Army is bringing artificial intelligence into its recruiting operations with the launch of Staff Sgt. Star, a digital assistant designed to make recruitment faster, simpler, and more...

July 21, 2026
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FAA clears Moog Black Hawk upgrade system

Moog has achieved a significant aviation milestone after receiving FAA certification for its GRC 4000 retrofit autopilot system developed for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The approval allows the advanced...

US Army increases P550 eVTOL drone orders

The US Army continues expanding its fleet of next-generation reconnaissance drones after awarding AeroVironment a $117.3 million contract to produce 82 additional P550 eVTOL unmanned aircraft. The new systems...

Magellan to manufacture M72 weapons in Canada

Canada is strengthening its domestic defense manufacturing capabilities after awarding Magellan Aerospace a contract to produce the combat-proven M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon locally. The agreement represents an important investment...

July 21, 2026
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Joint Strike Missile set for MQ-9B platform

General Atomics and Kongsberg have reached a major development milestone after completing two key design reviews for integrating the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft. Finalized in...

Canada renews Victoria-class sustainment

Babcock will continue serving as the primary sustainment partner for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines after receiving a long-term contract extension covering another six years of fleet support....

July 21, 2026
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Canada enters next-gen fighter partnership

Canada has expanded its role in future combat aviation by becoming the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a multinational initiative led by Britain, Italy,...