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October 7, 2026
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AM General Modernizes Humvee With Advanced Technologies

US defense vehicle manufacturer AM General is modernizing its four-decade-old Humvee platform with upgraded hardware and digital technologies designed to extend the iconic military vehicle’s operational relevance. The modernization...

October 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Canadian Drone Firms Look Overseas for Electronic Warfare Testing

Canadian drone developers are increasingly considering overseas testing to evaluate how their unmanned systems perform against radio-frequency jamming and other electronic warfare threats, citing restrictions under federal legislation. Canada’s...

October 7, 2026
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Leonardo DRS Establishes UK Subsidiary to Produce Tactical Radars

US-based defense technology company Leonardo DRS is establishing a new UK subsidiary and dedicated local manufacturing facility to produce tactical radar systems as it expands its support for British...

October 6, 2026
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Shield AI and Innovaero Team Up on Autonomous Loitering Munitions for Australia

US defense technology company Shield AI and Australian defense technology firm Innovaero Technologies have partnered to strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) strike capabilities through the integration of advanced...

October 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Naval Group Begins Construction of Sweden’s First FDI Multirole Frigate

French defense shipbuilder Naval Group has cut the first steel for the Royal Swedish Navy’s initial Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate, formally launching construction of the vessel...

October 6, 2026
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US Air Force Withdraws B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Iran-Linked Security Threat

The US Air Force has withdrawn its fleet of 12 B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom and returned the aircraft to the continental...

October 6, 2026
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US Army Develops Mission-Specific AI for Automated Target Detection and Tracking

The US Army is leveraging operational data to develop artificial intelligence models capable of automatically identifying and tracking targets across a wide range of military missions. Sightline Intelligence’s Aided...

Boeing to Triple PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production Under $14.7 Billion Deal

Boeing is set to significantly increase production of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor’s seeker under an approximately $14.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin, supporting efforts to expand...

October 6, 2026
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Germany and Diehl Advance IRIS-T SLM Integration for F125 Frigates

Germany is moving forward with plans to integrate the IRIS-T SLM air defense system aboard its F125 frigates following a successful shipboard demonstration. German defense company Diehl Defence and...

Ireland Strengthens Airspace Security With Five Thales Ground Master Radars

Ireland has signed a contract with France’s defence procurement agency to acquire five radar systems from Thales, strengthening the country’s airspace surveillance and monitoring capabilities. The agreement covers four...