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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)

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.

25 August

Arms

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade load an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) training round for a live-fire exercise, Sept. 23, 2021, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The APKWS is the newest laser-guided rocket system utilized by the 12th CAB stationed throughout Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jesus Menchaca)

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US Clears Sale of 5,000+ APKWS Rocket Kits to Italy

The US State Department has approved a $364-million foreign military sale of 5,031 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II air-to-air guidance kits to Italy.

25 August

Sea

The Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM)15

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Austal Debuts First US Navy Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium in Over 40 Years

Austal USA has launched the US Navy’s first Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium in more than four decades.

25 August

Sea

Rendering of the Canadian Cost Guard's Polar Class 3 icebreaker vessel. Photo: Chantier Davie

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Canada Awards Historic $8B Deal for Six Polar Class 3 Icebreakers

Quebec-based Chantier Davie has received an $8.1-billion contract to build six new Polar Class 3 icebreaker vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard.

24 August

Land

U.S. Army Soldiers operate a Stryker armored vehicle during 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 Sgt. Aaron Troutman)

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Argentina Secures Buy of 235 Stryker Vehicles From US

Buenos Aires has signed a letter of acceptance with the US to procure 235 Stryker 8x8 vehicles, advancing the adoption of modern armored fighting systems for the Argentine Army.

21 August

Land

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division load Infantry Squad Vehicles onto a Logistics Support Vessel assigned to 168th Transportation Detachment after the completion of Operational Maneuver as part of Salaknib 2026 at Port Irene, Philippines, June 16, 2026. Exercise Salaknib highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness through combined arms operations, multi-domain integration, and humanitarian assistance efforts for regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Abreanna Goodrich)

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US Army Boosts Infantry Squad Vehicle Buy to 11,000+ Units

The US Army has revealed it has increased its procurement goal for the Infantry Squad Vehicle to 11,582 units, an 18-fold surge from its original target of 649 platforms.

21 August

Air

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus approaches the runway during a call sign retirement flight at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 24, 2026. The aircraft operated under the call sign “Zphyr” for the final time before transitioning to “Peggy.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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US Greenlights $4.5B KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Deal to Qatar

The US State Department has approved a $4.5-billion foreign military sale for up to four Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft and associated hardware to Qatar.

21 August

Technology

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerome Duhan, 97th Communications Squadron network administrator, inserts a hard drive into a retina server inside the 97th network control center Jan. 24, 2014. The 97th Air Mobility Wing is scheduled to undergo its first phase three Command Cyber Readiness Inspection during the week of Jan. 27, 2014. Base members can assist by removing their common access cards from the computer the moment they walk away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Franklin R. Ramos/Released)

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US Navy Orders Shipboard Servers From One Stop Systems

One Stop Systems has signed a $1.3-million contract to supply the US Navy with ruggedized high-speed data recorders for shipboard integration.

20 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Chaparral VTOL unmanned aerial system

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Elroy to Advance Chaparral Cargo Drone Development for US Army

The US Army has awarded Elroy Air a $46-million contract to further develop its Chaparral unmanned aerial system for multi-mission payload delivery in contested environments.

20 August

Air

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US Air Force Taps StandardAero for C-130 Engine Upkeep

The US Air Force has partnered with StandardAero on a $343-million effort to provide depot-level services for the Rolls-Royce T56 propulsion systems powering the military’s Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules airlifters.

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