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July 15, 2026
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US Army expands helicopter helmet procurement

Gentex Corporation has secured a five-year contract valued at 44.8 million dollars to continue supplying advanced helmet systems for US Army rotary-wing aviation crews. The agreement covers production of...

July 15, 2026
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US Army boosts tactical communications capability

L3Harris Technologies has received additional orders worth 84 million dollars to supply Falcon AN/PRC-158C software-defined gateway manpack radios supporting the US Army’s Next Generation Command and Control modernization initiative....

July 15, 2026
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South Korean armored vehicles gain NATO certification

Hyundai Rotem has become the first South Korean defence manufacturer to receive NATO’s Allied Quality Assurance Publications AQAP-2110 certification for its armored vehicle production processes. The certification confirms that...

July 14, 2026
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$798M contract expands Golden Dome constellation

Sierra Space has been awarded a $798-million contract by the US Space Development Agency to develop 18 advanced missile warning and tracking satellites for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche...

July 14, 2026
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Military spectrum operations gain AI autonomy

Voyager Technologies has secured a multi-million-dollar US government contract to develop an advanced agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to support military spectrum operations. The year-long program focuses on integrating...

July 13, 2026
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HAPS approval boosts India’s surveillance reach

India has approved the induction of fixed-wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) platforms to enhance long-duration intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while awaiting deployment of its planned military satellite...

July 13, 2026
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MBDA, Rheinmetall advance shipborne laser weapon

Germany has initiated development of an operational high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy through a partnership between MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall. Building upon extensive sea trials conducted...

July 13, 2026
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Austria’s $1.1B vehicle bid attracts STI Steyr

Austrian defense manufacturer STI Steyr is positioning its LMV-X and LTV-X platforms for one of the country’s largest military vehicle acquisition programs. The modular vehicle family is designed to...

July 12, 2026
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IAF backs Astra missile range expansion

The Astra MkII missile program represents a significant enhancement in India’s indigenous air-to-air missile development. Featuring improved propulsion, greater engagement range, enhanced terminal maneuverability, and advanced seeker technology, the...

July 9, 2026
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Canada arms future F-35s with JSM missiles

Canada is expanding the strike capability of its future fifth-generation fighter force through the procurement of Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile (JSM), providing the Royal Canadian Air Force with an...