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25 September

Air

The Challenger 650 aircraft. Photo: Bombardier Defense

Leidos to Extend Support for US Army’s ARTEMIS Spy Plane Ops in Europe

The US Army has awarded Leidos a contract worth up to $127 million to continue supporting the Airborne Reconnaissance and Targeting Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System program.

25 September

Technology

Program Manager Rich Steixner with the Lite Coms LITE SAT 1.3A terminal supporting the ADF LAND 4140 LAND C4 Modernization program.

Rojoef Manuel

Lite Coms to Supply Tactical SATCOM Dishes for Australian Military

Boeing Defence Australia has selected Lite Coms to supply tactical satellite communication terminals for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 4140 modernization program.

25 September

Arms

Green Berets assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) enter a room during close-quarters battle training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 16, 2026. The exercise replicated realistic operational conditions, allowing Soldiers to refine close-quarters tactics, communication, and team coordination in preparation for real-world missions. 1st SFG(A) maintains highly lethal, rapidly deployable forces to execute the full spectrum of special operations alongside allies, partners, and the joint force as the preferred partner and premier special operations entity in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Bae) This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1.

Rojoef Manuel

USSOCOM Selects GMP for Weapons, Ammo, and Protective Gear Program

The US Special Operations Command has partnered with Global Military Products under a $19.5-million multi-award program to distribute weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment for US and foreign partners.

25 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

FQ-42 Vengeance unmanned aerial system flying alongside fighter jets. Photo: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Accepts FQ-42 Vengeance in Nevada for Crewed-Uncrewed Flight Tests

The US Air Force has taken delivery of an FQ-42 Vengeance unmanned aerial system at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, for further testing under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

25 September

Africa

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

South Africa’s New Armored 4×4 Is Built to Survive a 6-Kg Mine Blast

South African firm Paramount’s new 4×4 light armored modular vehicle is built to protect its crew from mine blasts in high-risk battlefield environments.

25 September

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Defense Ministry Spending on Domestic Industry Reaches $45B

The UK Ministry of Defence has spent a record $45 billion with British businesses, up 3.2 percent from the previous year.

25 September

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Diehl, FLANQ Forge Pact to Develop Sea Drones for Germany, Allies

German firms Diehl Defence and FLANQ have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their expertise in autonomous maritime systems.

25 September

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Taps Formula 1 Engineers to Shape Next Generation of Drones

Ukrainian defense firm UFORCE is recruiting Formula 1 engineers to bring motorsport expertise to its next generation of drones.

25 September

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A Low-Noise Drone With AI Ambitions Takes Shape in the US

US firm Eva Defense is advancing a low-noise autonomous drone designed for remote piloting and, in future versions, coordination with other aircraft through an AI-enabled platform.

25 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion