Year: 2026

Netanyahu Signals Shift Away From Billions in US Military Aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Middle Eastern country should phase out US military assistance over the next decade as it seeks deeper regional partnerships and greater defense independence.

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US Army Orders More Fire Control Devices From SMARTSHOOTER

Israeli defense firm SMARTSHOOTER has signed a $10.7-million follow-on contract to provide its proprietary SMASH 2000LE fire control systems for the US Army, further expanding its position in the American market.

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European Defence Agency Launches Kamikaze Drone Challenge

The European Defence Agency has launched a competition to test next-generation single-use unmanned aerial systems in realistic combat conditions as European militaries push to expand drone warfare capabilities.

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Lockheed Wins $407M Contract to Boost Guam’s Missile Defense System

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $407-million contract modification to continue the development of the primary missile defense system in Guam.

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Pratt & Whitney, GE Pass Engine Assembly Review for NGAP Program

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace have completed assembly readiness reviews for their adaptive cycle engines under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.

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Brunswick to Support Textron TSUNAMI USV Program for US Navy Ops 

Brunswick is providing marine systems for Textron Systems’ TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessel program under a Defense Innovation Unit.

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UAE Targets Startup Growth in Defense, Dual-Use Sectors

The UAE’s Tawazun Council launched a new program to support startups and entrepreneurs developing defense technologies.

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F-35-Class Airpower: Turkey Shows Off ‘Güçhan’ Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust

Turkey is pushing deeper into advanced fighter propulsion with a new turbofan engine designed to support next-gen air platforms.

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Hezbollah Chief Says Group’s Weapons Not Part of Talks With Israel

Hezbollah chief said that his Iran-backed group's weapons were not part of upcoming negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.

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AIRO Presents RQ-70 VTOL Drone for Long-Range ISR Missions

New Mexico firm AIRO Group is expanding its footprint in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance arena with a new drone designed for extended mission coverage.

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