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July 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Future Ground Air Defense Prototype Tested

Australia has advanced its Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense program by successfully testing a prototype during a live-fire exercise at the Woomera Test Range. Conducted as part of Exercise Taipan...

July 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

US Army Awards Five Companies Contracts for Autonomous Tactical Logistics Vehicle Prototypes

The US Army has awarded contracts to five companies to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic platforms designed to support tactical logistics missions. AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT...

July 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Starts Low-Rate Production of SPEAR 3 Precision Standoff Missile

MBDA has commenced low-rate initial production (LRIP) of its SPEAR 3 air-launched mini cruise missile following the successful completion of flight testing, with initial deliveries expected in early 2027....

July 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Counter-drone system enters final trial stage

India is moving closer to fielding a new indigenous counter-drone weapon as Solar Defence and Aerospace advances the Bhargavastra system toward operational readiness. Developed to defeat swarms of drones...

July 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Successful trial confirms Kusha M1 performance

India’s indigenous Project Kusha continues to make steady progress as engineers advance the country’s next generation of long-range air defense technology. Recent testing demonstrated encouraging performance from one of...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation

New partnership modernizes RAF pilot training

A major aerospace partnership between BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab could transform the UK’s future military pilot training system through a locally supported version of Boeing’s T-7 advanced trainer...

July 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada expands Gripen sustainment capability

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace are preparing to establish a Canadian engine support capability that could support future Gripen E fighter operations.The planned maintenance facility would allow Canada to...

July 23, 2026
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Weapon & Munition

Washington expands Sudan punitive measures

The United States has intensified pressure on Sudan’s military leadership by introducing additional sanctions after accusing the country’s armed forces of using chemical weapons during the ongoing civil war....

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation

M-346 prepares pilots for next-gen warfare

CAE and Leonardo are strengthening their cooperation to reshape future military pilot training by introducing advanced digital technologies for M-346 Master aircraft operations. The expanded partnership will focus on...

July 22, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

AI recruiter joins US Army recruiting effort

The US Army is bringing artificial intelligence into its recruiting operations with the launch of Staff Sgt. Star, a digital assistant designed to make recruitment faster, simpler, and more...