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Blackbeard Takes Flight, Accelerating Navy Hypersonics
First flight of Blackbeard hypersonic missile under F/A-18 wings marks an acceleration in U.S. Navy hypersonic capabilities.
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Italy's DDX Deal Speeds Up Naval Race; Cyber and AI Surge
Big naval contracts and cyber tech trends shape September's defence landscape. Key finding: Italy's €3.7B DDX destroyer contract, the biggest this month, accelerates the European naval race, echoing trends seen in the last 30 days.
- 24 Sept 2026
Lockheed Martin's PrSM Win Marks a Sea Change in Army Fires
Today's $1.2B PrSM contract signals a maritime shift in U.S. Army's long-range fires, while global defense spending surges around AI, drones, and cybersecurity. Key finding: Today's $1.2B PrSM contract marks a significant step for Army's long-range fires, with implications for maritime strike capabilities.
- 23 Sept 2026
Unmanned Systems Take Center Stage in Middle East Tensions, Boosting U.S. Defense Contractors
The U.S. military's growing reliance on unmanned systems in the Middle East, coupled with major defense contracts, signals a trend that could reshape regional dynamics and boost contractors' bottom lines. Key finding: The U.S. military's increased use of unmanned systems in combat operations, highlighted by Task Force 59's employment of autonomous surface vessels and a successful Corsair mission, marks a significant acceleration in the 30-day trend of unmanned technologies, which has seen 21 mentions.
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General Atomics: Powering Armies, Guarding Skies in August
Analysis of General Atomics: Powering Armies, Guarding Skies in August activity.
- 24 Sept 2026
M1 Support Services Soars: $21B in Army Training Wins
Analysis of M1 Support Services Soars: $21B in Army Training Wins activity.
- 23 Sept 2026
Hanwha Defense USA: Artillery & Shipbuilding Surge in August
Analysis of Hanwha Defense USA: Artillery & Shipbuilding Surge in August activity.
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02 / FILED- 2 Jun 2026
AI and Artificial Intelligence in Defence 2026
AI dominates defence procurement with $54 billion in Pentagon investment. Traditional primes integrate AI into platforms while Anduril, Saronic, and Helsing raise record funding.
- 31 May 2026
The Underwater Scramble
L3Harris is delivering submarine-launched AUVs through DIU. Turkey unveiled an armed XLUUV with torpedo capability. The U.S. Navy advanced seven MUSV designs to prototype. And the SEALs are testing crewed-uncrewed teaming underwater.
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