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26 August

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

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

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

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Teledyne FLIR to Build Tech That Gives Troops Better Eyes in Infrared Light

Teledyne FLIR OEM is poised to deliver next-generation infrared sensing for American defense forces, potentially enabling troops to see heat signatures more clearly.

26 August

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Firm Tests Electromagnetic Launcher That Fires Projectiles at Mach 1+

Auriga Space has taken its Hermes containerized electromagnetic launcher through its first field test, moving the system beyond development into real-world conditions.

26 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Lockheed, Saildrone Demo Missile Launch Directly From Drone Boat

Lockheed Martin and Saildrone have teamed up to launch two rounds of Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles directly from a Surveyor-class unmanned surface vessel.

26 August

A spacecraft in orbit. PiLogic is developing AI technology to detect and diagnose faults across critical spacecraft systems. Image: PiLogic

Samantha Alexa

NASA Tests Explainable AI for Autonomous Spacecraft Fault Detection

NASA has selected California firm PiLogic to test its Exact AI technology, designed to help spacecraft detect and diagnose failures across critical onboard systems.

26 August

U.S Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, operate a Stryker in preparation of the 250th Army Birthday Parade June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The parade featured approximately 6,700 Soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 aircrafts, 34 horses, two mules and one dog to highlight the Army’s 250 years of service to the nation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus Menchaca)

Jodesz Gavilan

General Dynamics Wins $54M Deal to Sustain US Army Strykers

The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $54.3-million contract to provide maintenance and other sustainment support for its Stryker fleet.

26 August