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September 19, 2026
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Philippines Receives Two Additional Bell 412EPX Helicopters From US

The United States has delivered two additional Bell 412EPX utility helicopters to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) during a handover ceremony at Villamor Air Base in Pasay. The delivery...

September 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Hands Over Seventh Miyako-Class Patrol Vessel to Japan Coast Guard

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has received its seventh Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Hiroshima (PL-207), from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The handover ceremony took place at MHI’s facility...

Lithuania Plans $13.7M CAESAR Artillery Repair Facility

Lithuania is investing €12 million ($13.7 million) to establish a new domestic facility for repairing critical components of its CAESAR artillery systems, strengthening the country’s ability to maintain the...

September 18, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Italy’s TESEO MK2/E Missile Advances Toward Production

MBDA’s TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile has successfully completed a validation firing for the Italian Navy, marking a significant milestone toward the completion of its development and qualification program. The...

September 18, 2026
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US, Lockheed Martin Sign Deal to Expand AIM-260 Production

The US Department of Defense has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin aimed at expanding production capacity for the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), a next-generation air-to-air...

US Approves Potential $24.3B F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Saudi Arabia covering 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft and associated equipment, with an estimated value...

September 18, 2026
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Bell Textron Begins AH-1Z Viper Production for Nigeria

Bell Textron has started manufacturing the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter under a US Foreign Military Sale (FMS) program for Nigeria, following the agreement reached in 2024. The program officially...

September 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Mojave Demonstrates Battlefield Short-Field Operations for MALE Drones

The Mojave uncrewed aircraft has completed what its developers describe as the first battlefield demonstration of short-field operations by a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone. The demonstration was conducted by...

September 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Aitech Launches Rugged Computing Upgrade for Military Platforms

Aitech has introduced the C165, a rugged single-board computer (SBC) designed to modernize military computing systems deployed across airborne, ground and naval platforms. The C165 is powered by an...

South Korea Approves $2.4B Purchase of Additional MH-60R Seahawks

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Committee has approved a plan to acquire additional Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters under the country’s efforts to strengthen naval aviation capabilities. The program...