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August 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US Army extends Stryker sustainment with new contract

The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $54.3 million agreement for continued maintenance and field support of its Stryker armored vehicle fleet.Under the contract, General Dynamics...

August 26, 2026
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Modernized armored fleet begins reaching Austria

The Austrian Armed Forces have begun receiving upgraded Leopard 2A4 tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles under a modernization program designed to keep its mechanized units operational for the...

Pentagon awards Boeing major global F-15 support deal

Boeing is set to play a central role in the future of the F-15 fleet after receiving a US Department of Defense contract with a maximum value of $131.23...

August 26, 2026
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First South Korean K2 tanks arrive in Poland

The Polish military has taken delivery of 28 K2 Black Panther tanks, representing the first shipment from a major follow-on agreement with Hyundai Rotem. The contract, signed in 2025,...

August 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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US Army gets new BiNOD night-vision systems

The US Army has ordered 1,600 BiNOD systems from Photonis Defense, marking an important production milestone for its effort to field a cost-effective binocular night-vision capability.Designed for helmet mounting,...

August 26, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Industry tapped for next-gen Seahawk modernization

The US Navy has identified four industry partners for an effort aimed at extending the operational usefulness of its MH-60 Seahawk helicopters well into the next several decades.Sierra Nevada...

August 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New hybrid Indian UGV-UAV tackles complex terrain

Indian technology companies ArcanumSpace and Quetzalcoatl have developed ARC ODIN, a hybrid unmanned platform designed to operate both on the ground and in the air. The system is intended...

August 25, 2026
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New FNSS vehicle links troops with unmanned systems

FNSS is developing the İ-ZAHA, an unmanned modular amphibious vehicle intended to improve survivability during hazardous amphibious operations. The platform is designed to perform multiple missions while operating across...

New SAM system boosts Lithuania’s capital defenses

Lithuania has strengthened the air defense of its capital by deploying a NASAMS battery near Vilnius. The medium-range system replaces the RBS 70 short-range missile system previously assigned to...

August 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Six Polar Class 3 icebreakers to boost Canada’s fleet

The Canadian government has awarded Quebec-based Chantier Davie an 11.3-billion-Canadian-dollar contract to construct six new Polar Class 3 icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. The deal represents a major...