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27 July

ONR delivered the Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) Seahawk to the Fleet in 2026. The vessel can perform multiple mission sets, and together with its predecessor Sea Hunter, represents critical new capability for the Warfighter.

US Navy Research Office Unveils New Science and Technology Strategy

The US Office of Naval Research released a new strategy to prioritize research and accelerate the delivery of new technologies.

27 July

Europe

A screenshot from a video shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shows a fire that he said resulted from a Ukrainian drone strike on an export terminal in Russia's Rostov region on July 27, 2026. Image: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy/X

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian Strikes on Russia Kill 2, Spark Fires: Officials

Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Monday, killing two people and setting multiple buildings ablaze, according to Russian officials.

27 July

Middle East

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei speaks during a weekly press briefing in Tehran on July 27, 2026. Photo: AFP

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Foreign Ministry Says No Current Negotiations With United States

Iran's foreign ministry said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the US, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides.

27 July

Sea

Jodesz Gavilan

TKMS, Navantia Push Ahead With Future Submarine Collaboration

TKMS and Navantia have signed a second memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership on future submarine programs.

27 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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ParaZero Secures New DefendAir Counter-Drone Order

ParaZero Technologies has received a follow-on order for its DefendAir Pods for use in an autonomous counter-drone system protecting critical infrastructure and high-value assets.

27 July

Americas

Northrop Grumman’s mission robotic vehicle launches.

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Northrop Launches Robotic Satellite Servicing Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has launched its Mission Robotic Vehicle, marking a major step toward operational satellite servicing and life-extension missions in orbit.

27 July

Americas

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs a practice demonstration for the 2026 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2026. The Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course is an annual event where military and civilian pilots train together to fly in formations, showcasing both modern and vintage military aircraft. These flights are performed at airshows across the country to honor the service and contributions of every U.S. Airmen, past and present, while educating the general public on the importance of the U.S. Air Force and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Mary Bowers)

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Qarbon to Support F-22 Fleet With Composite Structures

Qarbon Aerospace has secured a contract to manufacture composite structures supporting the sustainment of the US Air Force's F-22 Raptor fleet.

27 July

Asia Pacific

(Representative only.) A joint space operations center cell at Osan Air Base in South Korea. Photo: Tech. Sgt. Noah Tancer/DVIDS

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South Korea Advances Super-Large AI for Military Command

South Korea is advancing its military AI ambitions through a new partnership between LIG Defense & Aerospace and LG AI Research to develop super-large AI command-and-control technologies.

27 July

Middle East

A view of a pier on the Caspian Sea near the city of Noshahr, northern Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via AFP

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Threatens Response to Ukraine Attack on Its Ship in Caspian Sea

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that his country would respond to a deadly attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea.

27 July

Asia Pacific

An intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 lifting off from the launching pad

Staff Writer With AFP

Top North Korean Official Blasts ASEAN for Urging Denuclearization

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attacked the bloc of Southeast Asian nations on Monday for seeking a denuclearized Korean peninsula, blasting the position as "stupid and foolish."

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