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Teledyne Unveils Multispectral Camera to Enhance USV Maritime Vision

Teledyne FLIR Marine is strengthening situational awareness for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with a multispectral camera designed to detect, identify, and track objects in challenging maritime conditions. The FLIR...

AeroVironment Secures $51M US Army Order for Switchblade 600s

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $51 million contract for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, including systems intended for an undisclosed allied nation through a foreign military...

August 27, 2026
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Taiwan Set to Receive Its First Two F-16 Viper Block 70 Fighters

Taiwan’s first two F-16 Viper Block 70 fighter jets are expected to arrive soon, following a delay from their originally scheduled 2023 delivery. The aircraft were recently seen departing...

August 26, 2026
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US Navy Selects Industry Partners for MH-60 Seahawk Upgrade

The US Navy has moved forward with its MH-60 Seahawk modernization initiative by selecting industry participants for a prototype program designed to ensure the helicopter fleet remains capable and...

Boeing Secures $131B Pentagon Contract to Support Global F-15 Fleet

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a contract with a potential value of $131.23 billion to modernize, upgrade, and provide long-term support for the international F-15 fighter...

August 26, 2026
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General Dynamics Secures $54M Contract for US Army Stryker Support

The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $54.3 million contract to provide field-level maintenance and sustainment services for its Stryker armored vehicle fleet. Under the agreement,...

August 26, 2026
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US Navy Advances MH-60 Seahawk Modernization With Industry Support

The US Navy is progressing with plans to modernize its MH-60 Seahawk helicopter fleet, identifying several industry companies to support a prototype effort aimed at extending the platform’s operational...

August 26, 2026
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US Army Orders BiNOD Night-Vision Systems From Photonis Defense

Photonis Defense has received a US Army order for 1,600 Binocular Night Observation Device, or BiNOD, systems as the program moves toward production. The US Army established the BiNOD...

August 26, 2026
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Poland Takes Delivery of K2 Black Panther Tanks in South Korean Deal

Poland has taken delivery of 28 additional K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, marking the first shipment under a major contract worth 9 trillion won ($6.5 billion) signed with...

August 26, 2026
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Austria Begins Receiving Upgraded Leopard 2A4 and Ulan Vehicles

he Austrian Armed Forces have taken delivery of the first modernized Leopard 2A4 tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles at Jansa Barracks in Großmittel, marking the beginning of a...