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Boeing wins $20 billion U.S. Navy F/A-XX
The U.S. Navy has selected Boeing to build its next-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter under a contract exceeding $20 billion, announced on September
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Dutch ASWF frigate programme delayed to 2033 as Belgium
The Dutch ASWF frigate programme faces a three-year delay to 2033 due to structural design issues, while Belgium remains undecided on its participation
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Trump Administration Obligates $307 Million in Ukraine
The Trump administration has legally committed $307 million of a $400 million Ukraine military aid package, with plans to obligate the remaining $93
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US Navy awards EMALS contracts despite Trump
The US Navy is proceeding with electromagnetic catapults for Ford-class carriers, awarding new contracts, despite a recent presidential memo ordering a
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UK MOD Awards TKMS ATLAS Next Generation Torpedo Defence
TKMS ATLAS UK has won a UK Ministry of Defence contract to develop the Next Generation Countermeasure system for Royal Navy submarines, partnering with
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CJNG Cartel Faces Hemisphere-Wide Law Enforcement Pressure
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization, continues its transnational operations despite leadership losses, facing
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Maritime Intelligence Key to Counter-Drug Operations
International naval and law enforcement agencies are using shared maritime intelligence to track and intercept drug shipments at sea, as traffickers adapt
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South Korea boosts defense budget to record $53.9 billion
South Korea has announced a record defense budget of $53.9 billion for the coming year, an 8.2% increase focused on high-tech capabilities and
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U.S. Lacks workforce to replace war-lost satellites, RAND
A RAND Corporation study warns the U.S. Lacks the engineers and technicians to rebuild military satellites within 12-24 months if lost in a war with China
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Indian Navy Seeks 1,000 km Ship-Based Loitering Munitions
The Indian Navy has requested information on acquiring a medium-range loitering munition system for ships and shore vehicles, with a range exceeding 1,000
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China's New 054A Frigate Alarms Taiwan, Japan, and U.S
China's navy has deployed a new multirole guided-missile frigate, the 054A, after two decades of development. Analysts say the ship, capable of blue-water and anti-submarine operations, enhances China's naval reach, raising concerns in Taiwan, Japan, and the United States.
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US approves $5B JDAM sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department cleared a potential $5 billion sale of extended-range JDAM kits to Saudi Arabia, part of over $6 billion in arms deals for Middle
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US Air Force accelerates new drone after Reaper losses
The US Air Force is fast-tracking a new $10 million drone program after losing at least 45 MQ-9A Reapers, a quarter of its fleet, in combat against Iran.
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Germany to buy Watercat M18 AMC boats for Sea Battalion
Germany is set to award Marine Alutech a contract for up to 15 Watercat M18 AMC combat boats for the German Navy's Sea Battalion, with deliveries starting
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South American Air Chiefs Meet in Arizona
Air force leaders from ten South American nations and the U.S. convened in Tucson to discuss regional security cooperation, focusing on shared threats like narcotrafficking and cyber vulnerabilities.
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China's Lithium Strategy Extends Across
A report warns that China's expanding control over Latin America's lithium sector, from mining to regulation, is creating strategic dependence and eroding
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Lockheed, GD get deals to surge Patriot
The U.S. Defense Department has awarded framework agreements to Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics to boost production of Patriot and THAAD interceptors.
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Panama Activates Cybersecurity Center to
Panama has operationalized a State Cybersecurity Operations Center to monitor government networks and protect critical infrastructure amid rising cyber
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Sweden Orders Four FDI Frigates from France
Sweden signed a contract with France on August 31, 2026, for four FDI frigates, with the first delivery scheduled for 2030.
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Army awards $2.2 billion to five firms for
The US Army has selected five companies to develop and test nuclear microreactor prototypes for military bases, with a total potential funding of $2.2