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Naval Systems

Critical $6.3 Billion Missile Agreement Between Pentagon and Raytheon

The US Department of Defense and Raytheon have signed a massive multi-year contract worth up to $6.3 billion to increase the production and procurement of SM-3 IB air defense missiles.

9 Oct 2026 1,129 Views

Naval Systems

Strategic Move by the Indian Navy: First Fleet Support Ship 'Surya' Launched

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, India, launched the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS) 'Surya' built for the Indian Navy, and laid the keel for the fifth ship on the same day.

9 Oct 2026 616 Views

Air Systems

German Budget Committee Approves Procurement of Four Additional MEKO A-200 DEU Class Frigates

The German Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates from TKMS. This decision will contribute to strengthening the German Navy's sea-based anti-submarine warfare capabilities in the North and Baltic Seas, the Atlantic, and the High North.

9 Oct 2026 1,183 Views

Air Systems

Massive $400 Million Funding for AI-Supported X-BAT UAV Project

US funding and Shield AI have reached a total public-private investment of $400 million for the AI-piloted X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat aircraft project.

9 Oct 2026 455 Views

Air Systems

Critical Threshold Exceeded: Autonomous Combat Aircraft X-BAT to Take to the Skies by the End of the Year

Shield AI is preparing to fly its VTOL-capable autonomous combat aircraft prototype, the X-BAT, by the end of the year, having accelerated development activities with an additional $150 million in funding from the US Navy.

9 Oct 2026 823 Views

Air Systems

Sig Sauer is Making Critical Changes to the US Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon

In line with soldier feedback, Sig Sauer is developing a new 25-round magazine for the M8, the compact derivative of the M7 rifle, while making ergonomic and structural improvements to the design.

9 Oct 2026 448 Views