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July 31, 2026
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Egypt investigates drone debris after port attack

Egypt has launched an investigation after a drone strike damaged vessels at the Damietta Mediterranean port, marking an unprecedented attack on Egyptian territory during the ongoing regional conflict.The government...

July 30, 2026
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Leidos to Design Emergency Dry Dock for Australia’s Virginia-Class Submarines

Canberra has partnered with Leidos Australia’s Gibbs & Cox to develop the preliminary design for a contingency floating dry dock that will support Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines under the...

July 30, 2026
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Taiwan to Manufacture 246 Indigenous Reconnaissance Vehicles by 2033

Taipei is preparing to introduce a domestically developed reconnaissance vehicle as part of its military modernization program, with plans to manufacture 246 units between 2028 and 2033. Created under...

July 30, 2026
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Australia Successfully Tests MRGBAD Air Defense Prototype

Australia has validated the operational integration of its Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense (MRGBAD) prototype through a successful live-fire demonstration held during Exercise Taipan Strike 26. Conducted at the Woomera...

July 28, 2026
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Bell Wins $33.6M Contract to Upgrade US Marine Corps H-1 Helicopter Fleet

Bell Textron has secured a $33.64 million US Marine Corps contract to modernize the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopter fleets through the SPINE (Structural and Power Improvements for...

July 27, 2026
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Five Firms Chosen by US Army to Build Medium Autonomous Battlefield Logistics Platforms

The US Army has chosen AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT Robotics, and Stratom to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic vehicles aimed at transforming tactical battlefield logistics. The...

July 27, 2026
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MBDA Advances SPEAR 3 Program With Low-Rate Manufacturing Ahead of 2027 Deliveries

MBDA has entered low-rate production of the SPEAR 3 mini cruise missile after completing a successful testing campaign, with the first operational deliveries planned for early 2027. Developed as...

July 25, 2026
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Bhargavastra Counter-Swarm Drone System Nears Completion of Internal Trials, Says SDAL Chief

India’s Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone defence system is approaching operational readiness, with Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) set to complete its internal development trials within the next two to...

July 25, 2026
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Kusha M1 Interceptor Surpasses Planned Range, Reaches Nearly 150 km in Trial

India’s Project Kusha continues to gather momentum after the Kusha M1 interceptor missile exceeded its planned operational range during recent testing. Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) Chairman Satyanarayan...

July 23, 2026
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Gripen engine sustainment expands in Canada

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities in Canada for the F414-GE-39E engine that powers the Saab JAS...