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US Navy awards combat systems support deal

The US Navy has awarded Arcfield a follow-on contract worth $75 million to continue engineering and technical support for submarine combat control systems, including the AN/BYG-1 platform. The program...

Spartan aircraft set for decommissioning

Canberra has announced plans to phase out its C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft and replace them with commercial platforms better suited for regional airlift and surveillance tasks. The decision...

May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Norwegian drills feature drone integration

During the Tamber Shield exercise in Norway, Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter crews trained alongside Puma drones to improve coordination against high-speed maritime threats. The unmanned systems provided reconnaissance and...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US upgrades Reapers with precision strikes

The MQ-9 Reaper drone has gained a new precision strike capability through the integration of the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb by US Air Force Special Operations Command. The lightweight...

May 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Microwave system to counter smuggling boats

The US Coast Guard plans to develop a high-power microwave capability for small interception craft to counter smuggling vessels, jet skis, and unmanned surface threats. Working with Lockheed Martin,...

Embraer discusses C-390 sustainment plan

Greece and Embraer are exploring a new partnership focused on in-country support for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The proposed arrangement would enable Hellenic Aerospace Industry to conduct...