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July 2, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Myanmar Conflict Death Toll Reaches 100,000

Conflict monitoring organization ACLED reports that more than 100,000 people have been killed in Myanmar since the military seized power in February 2021, triggering a nationwide civil war. The...

July 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

GBU-57: Inside America’s Bunker Buster

The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) is the United States’ most powerful conventional bunker-busting weapon, specifically developed to destroy deeply buried and heavily fortified underground facilities. Unlike standard bombs...

June 29, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Wins F-35 Block 4 Integration Deal

Lockheed Martin has received a $74.2-million US Navy contract modification to integrate United Kingdom- and Italy-specific weapons into the F-35 Lightning II under the Block 4 modernization program. The...

June 29, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Raytheon Wins $1.1B AIM-9X Contract

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1.1-billion contract modification to manufacture more than 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles for US and allied forces. The order includes operational...

June 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Germany, Ukraine Launch Drone Production JV

German defense company ARX Robotics and Ukrainian robotics specialist Roboneers have established a joint venture to manufacture unmanned ground vehicles for Ukraine’s armed forces. Operating under the name ARX...

June 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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UK Eyes Hybrid Drone Mothership Fleet

The United Kingdom has announced plans to replace its Type 45 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs), introducing a new generation of warships designed to command and coordinate...

Poland Signs Deal for Swedish Submarines

Poland has finalized a $4.8-billion agreement with Sweden to procure three Saab submarines under its Orka modernization program, significantly strengthening the country’s naval capabilities amid growing regional security concerns....

June 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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New interceptors target hypersonic threats

India is advancing its Ballistic Missile Defence programme with a new generation of interceptors designed to defeat hypersonic weapons and MIRV-equipped missiles. The Phase-3 programme reflects the country’s growing...

June 28, 2026
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India offered advanced Su-57E production package

Negotiations between India and Russia over the Su-57E stealth fighter are progressing toward a comprehensive agreement that combines aircraft deliveries with local production in India. The proposal supports India’s...

June 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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India expands next-gen destroyer fleet plan

Project 18 is set to become the most ambitious warship programme in Indian naval history. The future destroyers will combine stealth technology, powerful missile systems, and advanced propulsion to...