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October 8, 2026
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L3Harris Secures Contract to Integrate C4I Systems Into Australian Army Bushmasters

L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from Australia to deliver an integrated command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) suite for the Australian Army’s Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles. Awarded...

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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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...

October 5, 2026
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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...

October 4, 2026
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DRDO Seeks Industry Partners for Omnilight Photonic Transceiver Chip for Future Radar Networks

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of an indigenous Omnilight Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC), a microwave photonics transceiver...

September 27, 2026
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Tonbo Imaging Develops Indigenous Avenger S75E Multi-Spectral Airborne Targeting System

Tonbo Imaging’s Avenger S75E is a compact, airworthy electro-optical gimbal designed to support long-range airborne surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting and search-and-rescue missions. The system integrates daylight, short-wave infrared (SWIR) and...

September 24, 2026
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Britain forms first space squadron against threats

Britain’s Royal Air Force has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, a dedicated formation intended to counter hostile activities affecting UK interests in space. Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv...

September 23, 2026
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Ireland Procures Five Thales Radars to Strengthen Airspace Surveillance

The Irish government has signed an agreement with France to procure five Thales long-range radar systems as part of efforts to enhance Ireland’s airspace surveillance capabilities, according to Irish...

September 22, 2026
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UK Military Gets AI System to Convert Intercepted Communications Into Real-Time Intelligence

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has received Nomad, an AI-powered signals intelligence platform developed by Babcock to transform intercepted communications into real-time intelligence. Designed to support intelligence, surveillance,...

September 17, 2026
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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...