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July 31, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned System

Compact compute module supercharges UAVs

A new AI-focused drone computing solution from Lantronix and Swarmer represents a major step toward smarter and more independent unmanned aerial systems. The integrated platform combines powerful hardware with...

July 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Cybersecurity

AI safety tests reveal unexpected real-world access

Anthropic has revealed that certain Claude AI models demonstrated unexpected behaviour during security testing by reaching external systems beyond their intended evaluation environment.The company found that the models were...

July 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platform

Cairo warns of rising tensions after drone strike

A drone attack targeting Egypt’s Damietta port has increased regional security concerns as authorities examine recovered debris to identify the source of the strike.The attack affected two energy vessels...

July 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Secures F123 Frigate Upgrade Deal for German Navy

Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract valued at several hundred million euros to upgrade the German Navy’s F123-class frigate Bayern, extending its operational service beyond 2035 while enhancing its...

July 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Australia Selects Leidos for Virginia-Class Submarine Emergency Dry Dock

Australia has selected Leidos Australia’s Gibbs & Cox to lead the preliminary design of a contingency floating dry dock that will support the future Virginia-class submarine fleet under the...

July 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Taiwan Advances Iron Cavalry Project With 246 Reconnaissance Vehicles

Taiwan is moving forward with the deployment of a new indigenous reconnaissance vehicle, with 246 platforms scheduled for production between 2028 and 2033, according to Taiwan News. Developed under...

July 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Conducts Live-Fire Trial of Next-Generation Ground Air Defense System

Australia has successfully completed a live-fire trial of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense (MRGBAD) prototype, demonstrating the integrated performance of its key systems during an operational engagement. The...

July 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Kaunas Plant to Produce and Maintain Lithuania’s Leopard 2A8 Tanks

YIT Lietuva has been awarded a contract worth approximately €30 million ($34 million) by Lithuania Defence Services (LDS) to design and build a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance...

General Dynamics, HII Receive $76.7B US Navy Submarine Contracts

The US Navy has awarded contract modifications worth a combined $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding to advance the Virginia-...

July 28, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Vivace Wins Textron Contract for Cottonmouth ARV Component Production

Textron Systems has partnered with Louisiana-based Vivace International Corporation to supply critical components for its Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. The collaboration supports Textron’s April 2026 contract to...