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July 16, 2026
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German Firms Successfully Test Torpedo Tube-Launched Autonomous USV

German firms GABLER and FLANQ have demonstrated a groundbreaking unmanned surface vessel capable of launching from submarine torpedo tubes, successfully completing sea trials that confirmed the platform’s performance in...

July 16, 2026
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South Korea Expands Defense Innovation Program to Support 50 Startups

The South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has launched a new phase of its “Challenge for All – Defense” open innovation initiative, inviting approximately 50 industry partners...

July 16, 2026
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South Korea Launches $36M AI Defense Robotics Innovation Hub

South Korea has unveiled plans to invest approximately 50 billion won ($36 million) in a new AI defense robotics innovation cluster that will unite government, academia, defense companies, and...

July 16, 2026
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Belgium Procures Polaris MRZR D4 Tactical ATVs for Special Forces

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a $10.6 million contract from Belgium to supply MRZR D4 tactical all-terrain vehicles for the Belgian Special Operations Regiment. The new vehicles will...

July 16, 2026
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Saab Wins $900M Deal to Equip Germany’s MEKO A-200 Frigates

German naval shipbuilder TKMS has selected Saab to supply key combat systems and sensors for the German Navy’s new MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates under a contract valued at 8.7...

July 16, 2026
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French Tigre Mk2 Gains Mistral 3 Missile for Enhanced Counter-Drone Operations

The French Armed Forces have enhanced the combat capability of their Tigre Mk2 attack helicopters with the successful integration of MBDA’s Mistral 3 air-to-air missile. Upgrading the helicopter’s existing...

July 15, 2026
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Hyundai Rotem Becomes First South Korean Defense Firm to Receive NATO AQAP Certification

Hyundai Rotem’s armored vehicle family, led by the K2 main battle tank, has become the first South Korean defense product line to earn NATO AQAP-2110 certification. The Allied Quality...

July 15, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Starts Building Czech Firehawk Helicopters in Poland

PZL Mielec, the Polish subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has launched production of two Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters destined for Czechia, representing the first Firehawk aircraft to be introduced in...

July 15, 2026
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US Army Places $84M Order for Additional L3Harris Manpack Radios

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded $84 million in new contracts to deliver additional Falcon AN/PRC-158C manpack radios to the US Army, reinforcing the service’s Next Generation Command and Control...

July 15, 2026
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Gentex Wins $44.8M Contract to Supply US Army Helicopter Helmets

Gentex Corporation has secured a $44.8 million contract from the US Army to provide helicopter helmet systems and associated support equipment over a five-year period. The agreement covers the...