Drones and uncrewed systems
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Equipment on The Standing Army: Drones and uncrewed systems.
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Gripen in Brazil
Gripen Brasil · Brazilian Air Force (FAB)
Kc 390
Brazil · Embraer
Armoured vehicle modernisation
Spanish Army · Modernization of main battle tanks
Satelites Defensa
Spanish Ministry of Defence · Airbus Defence and Space
Submarinos Prosub
Submarinos Prosub · Brazilian Navy
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Royal Navy's XLUUV Excalibur Fires Torpedo in AUKUS Trial
The Royal Navy's uncrewed submarine XV Excalibur has successfully launched a US Mk48 torpedo off Scotland, a first for AUKUS Pillar 2 aimed at advancing
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Indonesia KRI Sriwijaya-100 MoU with Fincantieri and PT PAL
Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to modernize the former Italian aircraft carrier KRI Sriwijaya-100, deepening naval
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TKMS and EDGE sign MoU for joint underwater
German shipbuilder TKMS and UAE defence conglomerate EDGE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore the development of integrated
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HMS Agamemnon departs Barrow for sea trials
The sixth Astute-class submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has left BAE Systems' Barrow shipyard for sea trials, nearly two years after its launch, marking a key
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U.S. Navy Establishes Robotic Autonomous Systems Development
The U.S. Navy has officially created the Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center (RASWDC) to accelerate the integration of unmanned
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Italian Navy Secures €3.7 Billion for Two DDX Destroyers
A Fincantieri-Leonardo joint venture has won a €3.7 billion contract to build two next-generation DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy, with deliveries
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General Atomics delivers FQ-42 Vengeance drone to Creech AFB
General Atomics has delivered an FQ-42 Vengeance collaborative combat aircraft to Creech Air Force Base for testing. The U.S.
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Spanish Navy's Poseidon submarine rescue
Navantia has held a naming ceremony for the Spanish Navy's new BAM-IS submarine rescue vessel, A-21 Poseidon. The ship is certified to operate with both NATO and US rescue systems.
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U.S. Navy Expands Hammerhead Mine Production with $230
General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured a $230 million contract modification to continue producing Hammerhead anti-submarine mines for the U.S.
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Ukrainian Navy Drone Sinks Russian Attack USV in First Naval
A Ukrainian Sargan-3000 uncrewed surface vessel, using intelligence from the Main Intelligence Directorate, has sunk a Russian Orcan-type attack drone in
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Japanese Industry Hesitates on U.S. Navy Frigate Deal
Japanese defense firms, led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, are cautious about bidding for a U.S. Navy frigate contract due to heavy required investment in U.S. Shipyards and competing domestic naval commitments.
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Hanwha Ocean chosen for Thai Navy frigate
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder to build a next-generation frigate for the Royal Thai Navy, moving toward a final
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Spanish Navy Orders MBDA SIMBAD RC2 Air Defense Systems
The Spanish Navy has signed a framework agreement with MBDA for three SIMBAD RC2 short-range air defense systems, marking the service's first dedicated
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US Air Force seeks portable air defense guns
The US Air Force is soliciting proposals for a new portable, medium-caliber gun system to defend overseas bases from drones and cruise missiles, following
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Greece to Acquire Two Italian FREMM Frigates in 2028
Greece and Italy have formally signed an agreement for the Hellenic Navy to acquire two Italian Bergamini-class (FREMM) frigates.
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U.S. Navy Accelerates Tomahawk Missile Production for 2027
The U.S. Navy is fast-tracking Tomahawk cruise missile production by modifying a 2019 SLAM-ER contract to deliver new warhead casings by 2027, citing
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Belgium and India sign 10 defence industry
Belgium and India have signed 10 defence industrial agreements during a Belgian delegation's visit to India, covering local production of Thales-made 70mm
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TKMS Delivers Final Dolphin-class Sub INS Drakon to Israel
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems delivered the third and final Dolphin-class submarine, INS Drakon, to Israel on September 1, 2026.
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Singapore Navy's Third Multi-Role Combat Vessel Keel Laid
ST Engineering has laid the keel for the third Multi-Role Combat Vessel for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The 8,000-tonne ships will replace older corvettes from 2028 and are designed to operate as motherships for unmanned systems.
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Defense Firms Set Revenue Record Amid NATO Production
Global defense companies posted a combined $700 billion in revenue in 2025, an 11.3% increase, as high spending in the U.S.
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Sweden Eyes French Naval Cruise Missiles for New Frigates
Sweden will evaluate adding French long-range naval cruise missiles to its four new FDI frigates, but military leaders stress integrating Swedish systems
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Guatemala Shifts Border Security to Intelligence Model
Guatemala is transforming its border security from interdiction to an intelligence-based model to counter dynamic transnational criminal networks
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Pentagon warned against stockpiling obsolete
A senior officer argues that mass-producing and stockpiling drones risks creating vast inventories of useless equipment as adversaries adapt, urging a
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US Navy Seeks Carrier-Based Uncrewed Combat Aircraft
The US Navy has issued a Request for Information for a carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft to add mass to its air wings and operate in high-risk
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Fedorov and Palantir CEO launch defense tech
Ousted Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Palantir CEO Alex Karp have announced a new defense technology company.
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Japan MoD seeks $55.5B for naval buildup
Japan's defense ministry seeks a record 8.9 trillion yen for 2027, focusing on new naval frigates, submarines, and unmanned systems.
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UK shares SCALP missile secrets with Ukraine
The United Kingdom has transferred classified blueprints for British components of the SCALP cruise missile to Ukraine, granting the intellectual property
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Japan orders mass-produced 3D-printed drones
Japan's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA) has signed a mass production agreement for the Terra B1 interceptor drone, developed by Terra
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Castelion Wins $90M Navy Deal for Blackbeard
The US Navy has awarded Castelion an $89.9 million contract to advance the Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon toward Early Operational Capability by 2028