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26 August

A Ukrainian service member operates a drone as part of the country’s Drone Line project. Sparc AI has launched its Overwatch positioning network in Ukraine. Image: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

Sparc AI Launches GPS-Denied Drone Positioning Network in Ukraine

Sparc AI has launched its Overwatch Positioning Network in Ukraine, using data centers to process drones’ existing sensor data and return the drone’s position in roughly one-third of a second, without requiring additional hardware or software on the aircraft.

26 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Taps Industry for MH-60 Seahawk Modernization

The US Navy has advanced its MH-60 Seahawk modernization effort by identifying industry performers for a prototype project.

26 August

Americas

A US Army Cavalry scout wears the enhanced night vision goggle-binocular, or ENVG, while pulling security duty during training at Fort Polk, La

Giulia Bernacchi

Photonis Defense to Produce BiNOD Night-Vision Systems for US Army

Photonis Defense has received an order to supply 1,600 Binocular Night Observation Device systems to the US Army.

26 August

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Xos to Deliver Grid-Free Mobile Charging Systems for US Air Force

The US Air Force has awarded Xos a contract to prototype deployable mobile charging units for military applications.

26 August

Land

Polish K2 Black Panther main battle tank from South Korea

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Accepts First K2 Black Panther Tanks From $6.5B S. Korean Deal

Poland has taken delivery of 28 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, completing the first shipment under a $6.5-billion contract signed with South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Rotem in 2025.

26 August

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Swedish Military Seeks to Take Over Russian-Owned Property Near Naval Base

Sweden’s military has asked the government to expropriate a Russian-owned property near the Muskö Naval Base in the Stockholm archipelago.

26 August

Air

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, takes off from Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 20, 2026. The 40th FLTS conducts developmental flight tests for U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft, focusing on weapon systems, software upgrades and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bella Swarr)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Wins $131B Pentagon Deal for Global F-15 Jet Support

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $131.23 billion to overhaul, modernize, and support the international F-15 combat aircraft fleet.

26 August

Europe

Artistic illustration of a Shahed drone being targeted.

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine’s Defense Industry Reports Limited Progress on Arms Exports

Ukraine’s defense industry has secured no more than 10 small export contracts since Kyiv announced the return of controlled arms exports.

26 August

Land

Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner presenting the upgraded Leopard and Ulan vehicles

Rojoef Manuel

Austria Receives First Upgraded Leopard Tanks, Ulan Combat Vehicles

Austria has received its first modernized Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles at the Austrian Armed Forces’ Jansa Barracks in Großmittel.

26 August

Europe