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US Air Force Super Hercules Deliveries Hit Break After Comms Trouble

The US Air Force has paused shipments of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules due to integration difficulties found with the military cargo aircraft’s communication suite.

LightPath Secures $9.6M Contract for Cooled Infrared Cameras

LightPath Technologies Inc. has signed a $9.6-million contract to supply cooled infrared cameras for an existing client in support of defense and security efforts.

Naval Group Expands Role in AI for Naval Combat Through Thales Tie-Up

AI is playing a larger role in France’s defense industrial strategy, shaping how naval combat systems are designed, built, and controlled.

Think Tank Calls for Major Expansion of US Air Force Fleet to Counter China

A new policy paper by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies argues the US Air Force must expand its fleet of next‑generation aircraft.

Spain’s New Stealth Drone Takes Center Stage at World Defense Show 2026

Spain is stepping into the spotlight at the World Defense Show 2026, showcasing a stealthy, multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle built for high-demand missions.

SatService Secures German Defense Contract for Q/V-Band Satellite Ground Station

SatService has secured a contract to supply a Q/V-band satellite ground station for scientific and military communications in Germany.

Sweden to Launch Combat Vehicle 90 Life-Extension Program

Sweden has signed a contract with HB Utveckling AB to launch a life-extension program for all variants of the Combat Vehicle 90.

‘World’s Smallest Autopilot System’ Turns UK Drones Into Smart Strike Munitions

London Defence R&D is aiming to deliver with a tiny autopilot system it says can “transform any class of unmanned aerial vehicle into intelligent precision munition.”

US Navy Rolls Out New ‘Fighting Instructions’ to Reshape Fleet

The US Navy has released new “Fighting Instructions” that set a service-wide framework for combat, preparations, management, and equipment as global competition intensifies.

Hanwha Teams Up With Estonian Firm on Counter-Drone Technology

Hanwha Aerospace has partnered with Estonian firm Frankenburg Technologies to jointly develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems.

Saudi Arabia Debuts Fire Support Vehicle With Distinctive Layout, 105mm Punch

From tight city streets to vast desert corridors, Saudi forces can now deliver 105mm firepower with enhanced speed and visibility, thanks to a bold new crew-forward vehicle design.

New ‘Drone Killer’ Ammo Gives US Navy Rifles a Shotgun Punch vs. UAVs

The US Navy has turned its rifles into drone-killing weapons with a new ammunition that delivers shotgun-style takedowns without collateral damage.

Europe’s Premier Air-to-Air Missile Gains Next-Gen Guidance Boost

The European Meteor missile is getting a major upgrade as Spanish defense firm Indra works to sharpen one of its most critical capabilities.

British Troops to Get AI-Capable Comms Kit With ‘Futuristic’ Sensor Data

British troops could have a faster way to stay connected in combat, as the UK moves to field an AI-capable communications kit to cut decision-making “from hours to minutes.”

Taiwan, Kratos Successfully Test Mighty Hornet IV Attack Drone

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and US firm Kratos have successfully tested the integrated Mighty Hornet IV attack uncrewed aerial vehicle. 

Saudi Arabia Orders $238M in MU90 Torpedoes From Fincantieri’s WASS

Saudi Arabia has placed an order for MU90 lightweight torpedoes from Fincantieri subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, valued at over 200 million euros ($238 million).