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August 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Babcock, Danish Firms Team on Naval Systems

UK defense company Babcock has signed three agreements with Danish firms STORMBORN, CUBEDIN, and SH Group to explore technologies for future naval platforms. The partnerships will examine autonomous systems,...

August 20, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

US Army, EdgeRunner Develop AI Model

EdgeRunner AI and the US Army’s Artificial Intelligence Integration Center have developed EdgeRunner-Camo, an open-weight large language model designed specifically for military applications. The model reportedly reduces error rates...

August 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Bulgaria’s Second F-16 Batch Faces Delays

Bulgaria may experience a major delay in receiving its second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighters, potentially pushing deliveries from the end of 2027 to the second quarter...

August 19, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Germany Expands Military to 13-Year High

The Bundeswehr has reached a strength of 186,700 personnel, its highest level in around 13 years, following an increase of 3,700 service members over the past year. The total...

August 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New German Center Focuses on Drone Research

Germany has inaugurated a dedicated research facility focused on countering unauthorized and potentially hostile drones around airports, major events, and critical infrastructure. The center is located at the former...

August 19, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Rheinmetall to Supply German Mobile Hospitals

Rheinmetall has signed a contract exceeding €500 million to supply Germany’s armed forces with 149 mobile medical rescue stations. The latest order forms part of a framework agreement established...

August 19, 2026
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Marine Group Delivers Navy Range Support Ship

Marine Group Boat Works has handed over a new Advanced Range Support Vessel to the US Navy, expanding the service’s maritime infrastructure for next-generation weapons testing. Constructed at the...

August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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India Opens Bids for 60 New Military Airlifters

India has issued a formal request for proposals to acquire 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft for the Indian Air Force in a procurement estimated at around 1 trillion rupees, or...

August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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M1 Wins $10B US Army Helicopter Training Deal

M1 Support Services has won a potential $10 billion contract to lead the US Army’s Flight School Next program, marking a major change in how initial rotary-wing pilot training...

August 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US Army Awards AM General $82M Humvee Contract

The US Army has awarded AM General an $82.2 million firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for additional High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, widely known as Humvees. The latest award increases the...