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Belgium expands missile shield with NASAMS

Belgium is accelerating the modernization of its integrated air and missile defense network by moving forward with the acquisition of ten NASAMS batteries through a cooperative procurement arrangement with...

Saab GlobalEye Selected for NATO Air Fleet

NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye to become the alliance’s future airborne surveillance and command aircraft, marking a major upgrade to its early warning capability. Equipped with powerful radar, advanced...

UK Joins US Precision Strike Missile Program

Britain is modernizing its long-range strike capability by joining the Precision Strike Missile program alongside the United States and Australia. The acquisition introduces an advanced surface-to-surface missile capable of...

Raytheon, Europe Boost Stinger Missile Output

Raytheon is strengthening Europe’s air defense industrial base by expanding production of the combat-proven Stinger missile through partnerships with major European defense companies. German and Dutch manufacturers will produce...

July 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

TKMS Wins Canada’s Next-Gen Submarine Program

Canada has chosen Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to lead one of the country’s most ambitious naval modernization programs. The project will replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s aging Victoria-class submarines...

Portugal Signs Deal for US Black Hawk Helicopters

Portugal is rebuilding its military aviation capability through the acquisition and modernization of UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters obtained from surplus US Army inventories. Managed through the NATO Support and...

July 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Poland to Host Anduril Barracuda Missile Plant

Poland’s defense industry is expanding its precision-strike manufacturing capability through a new partnership between PGZ and American defense technology company Anduril. The agreement establishes local production of the Barracuda-500M...

Dutch Sign $34M Deal for Drone Integration Tech

The Netherlands is introducing a new approach to military modernization by developing a unified software ecosystem capable of connecting unmanned systems from multiple manufacturers into a single operational network....

July 7, 2026
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Training and Simulation
R&D

AI VR Training Heads to US Air National Guard

The US Air National Guard is evaluating an advanced virtual reality training solution designed to improve military readiness through immersive simulation. Developed by Virtuix, the Omni One platform combines...

Hanwha to Equip Milrem UGVs With New Systems

Milrem Robotics of Estonia and South Korea’s Hanwha Systems have entered a strategic partnership to develop more capable unmanned ground combat platforms by integrating advanced mission technologies into existing...