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July 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Massive Deal Funds Virginia, Columbia Subs

The US Navy has committed $76.6 billion in new contract modifications to expand production of its next-generation nuclear submarine fleet. General Dynamics Electric Boat received $29.5 billion for five...

July 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

UK boosts next-generation combat air development

July 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Indian Army awards gun kit deal to Lokesh

Ongoing discussions surrounding reports of possible Indian-origin sonar technology appearing within Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program have renewed attention on the broader strategic importance of maritime defense technologies across the...

July 16, 2026
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Korea Invests $36M in Defense Robotics

South Korea Launches AI Defense Robotics Cluster to Accelerate Military InnovationSouth Korea is investing nearly 50 billion won ($36 million) to establish a dedicated AI defense robotics innovation hub...

July 10, 2026
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Bayonet 250 order boosts Greensea production

The US Marine Corps is continuing its investment in autonomous mine countermeasure technologies by expanding the deployment of Greensea IQ’s Bayonet 250 unmanned underwater vehicle. Engineered for operations across...

July 10, 2026
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Apache sensor support contract reaches $502M

Lockheed Martin will continue providing long-term lifecycle support for the sophisticated sensor suite installed on AH-64 Apache attack helicopters serving with the US Army and allied nations. The Modernized...

July 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Britain launches record drone modernization plan

As part of its long-term defense modernization strategy, the United Kingdom will invest over £5 billion in unmanned military technologies during the next four years. The initiative follows lessons...

June 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

$418M contract boosts carrier maintenance work

HII has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the US Navy through a major support contract covering aircraft elevators and cargo handling systems aboard frontline warships. Reliable maintenance of these...

June 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

EOS Secures Major UAE Contract for Slinger Anti-Drone Weapon Platform

A $124 million agreement between the UAE and Electro Optic Systems will see the delivery of Slinger counter-drone remote weapon systems, extending the reach of the platform into another...

June 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Funding boosts AI-powered air defense systems

Alta Ares is strengthening its position in the air-defense sector after securing significant new funding for expansion and innovation. The company’s AI-powered interceptor systems are designed to counter drones,...