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July 14, 2026
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US moves closer to AI rules for defense

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has approved legislative provisions that would establish comprehensive governance standards for the Pentagon’s development and deployment of artificial intelligence-enabled military systems. Included within...

AI partnership enhances Indo-Pacific sustainment

Leidos and Rune Technologies are collaborating to combine their artificial intelligence capabilities into an integrated logistics prediction platform designed specifically for operations across the Indo-Pacific region. The system leverages...

Military spectrum operations gain AI autonomy

Voyager Technologies has secured a multi-million-dollar US government contract to develop an advanced agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to support military spectrum operations. The year-long program focuses on integrating...

$798M contract expands Golden Dome constellation

Sierra Space has been awarded a $798-million contract by the US Space Development Agency to develop 18 advanced missile warning and tracking satellites for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche...

July 13, 2026
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Austria’s $1.1B vehicle bid attracts STI Steyr

Austrian defense manufacturer STI Steyr is positioning its LMV-X and LTV-X platforms for one of the country’s largest military vehicle acquisition programs. The modular vehicle family is designed to...

July 13, 2026
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Reactor expansion backs UK-Australia sub fleets

Rolls-Royce Submarines has begun a major expansion of its Raynesway facility to significantly increase nuclear reactor production supporting the United Kingdom’s Astute and Dreadnought submarine programs as well as...

July 13, 2026
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MBDA, Rheinmetall advance shipborne laser weapon

Germany has initiated development of an operational high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy through a partnership between MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall. Building upon extensive sea trials conducted...

July 13, 2026
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How AESA radars transformed air combat

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar has become the foundation of next-generation military sensing by replacing mechanically rotating antennas with electronically controlled transmit/receive modules. This architecture enables simultaneous target...

July 13, 2026
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HAPS approval boosts India’s surveillance reach

India has approved the induction of fixed-wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) platforms to enhance long-duration intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while awaiting deployment of its planned military satellite...

July 12, 2026
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Next-gen BVR missile not yet production-ready

Astra MkIII represents India’s most ambitious indigenous air-to-air missile project by incorporating solid-fuel ducted ramjet propulsion technology. Unlike conventional rocket-powered missiles, the ramjet continuously generates thrust throughout much of...