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July 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

StandardAero to Provide UK-Based Engine Support for New Medium Helicopter Fleet

GE Aerospace has partnered with StandardAero to support the production and long-term sustainment of CT7-2E1 engines for the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The collaboration follows...

July 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

New partnership targets next-gen vertical lift

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines are strengthening their long-standing partnership by exploring advanced propulsion technologies that will power the future of vertical lift aviation. The collaboration seeks to accelerate...

July 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

India offered local production of T-90MS MBT

The commissioning of INS Malvan marks another significant step in expanding the Indian Navy’s dedicated shallow-water anti-submarine warfare capability. As the second vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow...

July 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

July 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Unmanned Systems

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 26, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Vantiq-MMAA alliance boosts military AI

South Korea is expanding its military AI capabilities through a partnership between Vantiq and MMAA C&C focused on command-and-control, autonomous systems, logistics, and cyber defense. The collaboration combines artificial...

June 22, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Mobile Artillery Venture Targets Global Market

India’s KSSL and US-based AM General have joined forces to promote next-generation mobile artillery systems for international markets. Their partnership focuses on the MArG platform, recognized as the first...

June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France Advances Long-Range ISR Drone Program

AURA M and Thales have launched a joint effort to create an advanced ISR drone capability for France’s armed forces. At the center of the program is the Enbata...