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Telesat to strengthen Canada’s polar communications

Telesat has received its largest-ever contract after the Canadian government awarded the company a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar agreement to provide secure satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces in...

New defense marketplace speeds anti-drone buys

To improve access to counter-drone technologies, the US Department of Defense has unveiled a comprehensive digital marketplace that centralizes procurement of approved C-UAS systems. Developed by Joint Interagency Task...

August 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Diehl and BAE expand Mk 45 engagement range

BAE Systems and Diehl Defence are strengthening their defense partnership by integrating the long-range Vulcano 127mm precision-guided ammunition into the widely used Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun. Installed...

August 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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B-52 modernization faces fresh GAO review

The Government Accountability Office has identified serious concerns surrounding the US Air Force’s ambitious B-52 Stratofortress modernization program, valued at approximately $21 billion. The assessment found that ten of...

August 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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New Virginia-class gains expanded missile role

The United States Navy has taken a major step toward strengthening its undersea strike force by reclassifying 19 upcoming Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines (SSGNs). The redesignation covers...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Rheinmetall Unveils 6,000-Ton NATO Frigate

Rheinmetall has introduced the GMF 140, a new 6,000-tonne guided missile frigate concept designed to operate in demanding maritime security environments. The company describes the platform as a next-generation...

Indian Navy Receives Second Nistar Support Ship

Hindustan Shipyard Limited has delivered the second Nistar-class diving support vessel, INS Nipun (A17), to the Indian Navy under a contract signed in 2018. The vessel follows its keel...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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