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July 22, 2026
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Explainable AI enhances Taiwan’s air defense

Canadian artificial intelligence company Caseway has partnered with Taiwan-based MiTAC Advance Technology to develop AI-driven decision intelligence solutions for Taiwan and allied defense markets. The collaboration combines Caseway’s expertise...

July 22, 2026
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H125: Airbus’ versatile mountain helicopter

The Airbus H125 has established itself as one of the world’s most capable light utility helicopters for operations in extreme high-altitude environments where reduced air density significantly limits conventional...

CACI to modernize Navy sealift operations

CACI International has secured a contract valued at up to $113 million to modernize enterprise software applications supporting the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command, the organization responsible for providing...

July 21, 2026
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Canada gains observer role in GCAP project

Canada has officially joined the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as its first observer nation, becoming part of the multinational effort led by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan...

Victoria-class support contract extended

Babcock has secured a long-term contract extension to continue providing in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class diesel-electric attack submarines, reinforcing its role as Canada’s primary submarine sustainment...

July 21, 2026
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MQ-9B nears long-range strike upgrade

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Norway’s Kongsberg Gruppen have completed two major design reviews supporting the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) onto the MQ-9B unmanned aerial system....

Canada boosts domestic anti-tank weapon output

Canada has awarded Magellan Aerospace a contract to manufacture the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW), significantly expanding domestic production of a proven infantry weapon for the Canadian Armed Forces....

US Army expands P550 drone procurement

AeroVironment has secured a $117.3 million contract from the US Army to manufacture an additional 82 P550 electric vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial systems, expanding the military’s next-generation...

July 21, 2026
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Black Hawk autopilot upgrade gains FAA approval

Moog has received a Supplemental Type Certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration for its GRC 4000 four-axis autopilot developed for UH-60A and UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters. The approval...

LightPath expands infrared counter-UAS technology

LightPath Technologies has secured an additional production contract worth $11 million to manufacture advanced infrared imaging solutions for counter-unmanned aerial system applications. The award expands the company’s long-term collaboration...