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July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Moog clears certification milestone for UH-60

Moog has achieved a major milestone in helicopter flight automation after receiving FAA certification for its GRC 4000 retrofit autopilot system designed for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The certification...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment ramps up tactical drone output

The US Army continues to modernize its tactical reconnaissance capabilities after awarding AeroVironment a $117.3 million contract to manufacture 82 additional P550 eVTOL unmanned aircraft. The new systems will...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Magellan selected for local M72 production

Canada is expanding its sovereign defense manufacturing capabilities after selecting Magellan Aerospace to produce the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon for the Canadian Armed Forces. The contract marks an important...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

JSM integration expands MQ-9B firepower

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg Gruppen have reached a significant development milestone in their effort to integrate the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft system. Completion...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Babcock strengthens Canada submarine readiness

Babcock has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy after securing a new agreement to continue supporting the Victoria-class diesel-electric submarine fleet. The contract extends critical in-service...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GCAP welcomes Canada as observer partner

Canada has become the first observer nation to join the Global Combat Air Programme, expanding international cooperation on the development of a next-generation sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The program, launched...

July 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy begins operational testing of defense software

The US Navy has selected Defense Unicorns to move into the next evaluation phase of a rapid capabilities program managed by Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. The platform will...

July 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ottawa expands combat vehicle procurement

Canada has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada) a nearly CAD $2 billion ($1.4 billion) contract for 190 additional Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs). The agreement also includes production...

July 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Taiwan rethinks C-UAS purchase after trials

Taiwan’s defense authorities are seeking to terminate a NT$987.81 million ($30.5 million) contract for fixed-site counter-unmanned aerial system solutions after the equipment failed to meet required military performance standards....

July 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

New funding accelerates anti-drone IR sensors

LightPath Technologies has secured an $11 million follow-on contract to supply advanced infrared camera systems for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) platforms. The order has been placed by an undisclosed...