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July 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Naval Group selects Saft for Li-ion batteries

Naval Group has selected Saft to provide advanced lithium-ion battery technology for future Barracuda and Scorpene submarines, marking another important step in the evolution of underwater naval capabilities. Compared...

July 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Navy backs affordable strike missile program

The US Navy is advancing development of a new affordable cruise missile designed to strengthen the strike capabilities of allied and partner nations. CoAspire has been selected to develop...

US Navy upgrades sealift IT infrastructure

The US Navy is upgrading its global logistics systems through a new $113 million modernization contract awarded to CACI International.The project will improve digital tools supporting Military Sealift Command...

July 21, 2026
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Naval Platform

Canada renews Victoria-class sustainment

Babcock will continue serving as the primary sustainment partner for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines after receiving a long-term contract extension covering another six years of fleet support....

July 21, 2026
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Weapon & Munition

Magellan to manufacture M72 weapons in Canada

Canada is strengthening its domestic defense manufacturing capabilities after awarding Magellan Aerospace a contract to produce the combat-proven M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon locally. The agreement represents an important investment...

July 21, 2026
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Unmanned System

US Army increases P550 eVTOL drone orders

The US Army continues expanding its fleet of next-generation reconnaissance drones after awarding AeroVironment a $117.3 million contract to produce 82 additional P550 eVTOL unmanned aircraft. The new systems...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

$11M funding boosts LightPath IR camera program

LightPath Technologies has secured an additional defense production order valued at $11 million to manufacture infrared imaging systems for counter-unmanned aircraft applications. The thermal cameras will be integrated into...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

Failed trials end Taiwan anti-drone program

Taiwan is reviewing a fixed-site counter-unmanned aircraft acquisition project following repeated evaluation trials that reportedly failed to satisfy operational performance requirements established by defense authorities. The planned systems were...

July 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

$1.4B deal boosts Canada’s combat support fleet

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle initiative through a new production agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada, reinforcing the long-term modernization of the...

July 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

BrahMos order boosts PTC’s defence capabilities

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has revealed additional details of the internal radar integration architecture developed for the Tejas Mk1A, offering an unprecedented look at the structural engineering supporting its Active...