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August 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Babcock, Danish Companies Team Up on Autonomous Naval Systems

UK defense company Babcock has signed three agreements with Danish firms to explore autonomous technologies, system integration, and advanced equipment for naval platforms. Announced during DALO Industry Days, the...

August 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Peru Selects Viper Shield Electronic Warfare Suite for F-16 Fleet

The Peruvian government has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare suite to equip its F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. The system provides a digital protective layer around the...

August 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Marine Group Boat Works Delivers Range Support Vessel to US Navy

California-based Marine Group Boat Works has delivered an Advanced Range Support Vessel to the US Navy, enhancing the service’s afloat capabilities for testing next-generation weapons at sea. Built at...

August 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall to Supply Mobile Field Hospitals to German Armed Forces

Rheinmetall has received a contract worth more than 500 million euros ($579.7 million) to deliver 149 mobile rescue stations to the German Armed Forces. The order comes under a...

August 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Bulgaria’s Second Batch of F-16 Block 70 Fighters May Be Delayed to 2030

Lockheed Martin’s delivery of Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets could be pushed back from late 2027 to the second quarter of 2030 due to...

August 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

New partnership modernizes US aerospace test sites

The US Air Force is strengthening its aerospace testing infrastructure through the creation of the AEDC Velocity Alliance, a new industry framework intended to speed up construction and modernization...

August 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Procures 12 UH-72B Lakota Light Utility Helicopters

The US Army has awarded Airbus Helicopters a $115.4-million contract for the acquisition of up to 12 UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopters. The contract also includes jettisonable cockpit doors,...

August 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AM General Secures $82M US Army Contract for HMMWVs

The US Army has awarded AM General an $82.2-million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), widely known as Humvees. The latest award...

August 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

M1 Wins $10B US Army Contract for Future Helicopter Training

M1 Support Services has secured a contract valued at up to $10 billion to lead the US Army’s Flight School Next program, introducing a new approach to providing initial...

August 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Invites Bids for 60 New Multi-Role Transport Aircraft

New Delhi has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to acquire 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force, with the program estimated to be worth...