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July 17, 2026
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HAL showcases Tejas Mk1A radar integration

HAL has provided one of the clearest public looks yet at the internal radar installation of the Tejas Mk1A, offering valuable insight into the aircraft’s modernization program. With the...

July 16, 2026
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French Tigre Helicopter Gets Mistral 3

MBDA Upgrades French Tigre Mk2 With Next-Generation Mistral 3 Air Defense MissileThe French Armed Forces have enhanced the operational capability of the Tigre Mk2 attack helicopter following the successful...

July 16, 2026
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50 Startups Backed for Defense Innovation

South Korea Expands Defense Innovation Program for Emerging Military Technology FirmsThe South Korean government has launched a new round of its “Challenge for All – Defense” initiative, inviting approximately...

July 16, 2026
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New USV Launches From Torpedo Tubes

Ranger Drone Boat Demonstrates Submarine-Launched Autonomous Maritime CapabilityGABLER and FLANQ have successfully demonstrated the Ranger torpedo tube-launched uncrewed surface vessel, showcasing an innovative autonomous platform designed for covert maritime...

July 15, 2026
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Britain picks firms for anti-drone interceptor

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth 3.14 million pounds to Frankenberg Technologies, Greenjets, and Cambridge Aerospace to develop affordable interceptor systems capable of defeating low-cost unmanned...

July 15, 2026
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UK troops complete self-driving convoy exercise

British Army personnel have completed an intensive training program focused on autonomous logistics operations in preparation for participation in Project Convergence Capstone 6, an international military experimentation exercise. Conducted...

July 15, 2026
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Poland begins building Czech Firehawk fleet

Lockheed Martin’s Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec has initiated production of two Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters destined for Czechia, marking an important milestone in European emergency aviation capability. Based on...

AI partnership enhances Indo-Pacific sustainment

Leidos and Rune Technologies are collaborating to combine their artificial intelligence capabilities into an integrated logistics prediction platform designed specifically for operations across the Indo-Pacific region. The system leverages...

July 14, 2026
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US moves closer to AI rules for defense

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has approved legislative provisions that would establish comprehensive governance standards for the Pentagon’s development and deployment of artificial intelligence-enabled military systems. Included within...

July 14, 2026
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Military operation frees 39 hostages in Colombia

Colombian security forces have successfully rescued 39 civilians, including a minor, who had been kidnapped by the National Liberation Army (ELN) during an operation in the conflict-affected Chocó region....