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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > sweden-himars-procurement

Sweden Approves $727-Million HIMARS Procurement

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (331+ words) The Swedish government has authorized the Swedish Armed Forces to procure the US-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for an estimated 7 billion Swedish kronor ($727 million). The first HIMARS deliveries are scheduled for 2027. The systems are intended to complement Sweden’s…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > us-missile-hub-northrop

Northrop Grumman Scales Missile Output With New Maryland Hub

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (301+ words) Northrop Grumman has inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Elkton, Maryland, expanding its solid rocket motor and hypersonic propulsion capacity to meet rising missile demand. The 57,000-square-foot (5,295-square-meter) Propulsion Innovation Center will be operated by approximately 250 engineers to build advanced systems…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > polish-loitering-munition-sting

New Polish Loitering Munition Packs Near-Vertical Sting at 300 KM/H

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (98+ words) The Defense Post A new loitering munition from FlyFocus combines long-range reach with advanced targeting capabilities to hunt emerging battlefield threats Known as TASACK, the 15-kilogram (33-pound) platform has a top speed of 300 kilometers (186 miles) per hour and a maximum…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > anduril-hermeus-uncrewed-aircraft-autonomy

Anduril to Equip Hermeus’ High-Mach Uncrewed Aircraft With Mission Autonomy

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (91+ words) The Defense Post Hermeus has selected Anduril to equip its high-Mach Quarterhorse uncrewed aircraft with a flight-proven mission autonomy system Under the partnership, Anduril’s Lattice software will be integrated into the Quarterhorse Mk2, enabling autonomous operations during high-speed flight Lattice…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > leonardo-space-force-sensors

Leonardo DRS Wins US Space Force Contract for Threat-Tracking Sensors

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (249+ words) Leonardo DRS has received a US Space Force contract to develop sensor technology to support the detection, tracking, and targeting of fast-moving threats in space. The award is an Other Transaction Agreement for Prototype, a contracting mechanism the Pentagon uses…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > overland-ai-autonomous-breaching

Overland AI Wins $20M US Army Autonomous Breaching Contract

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (238+ words) Overland AI has received a $20-million US Army contract to develop autonomous systems for clearing battlefield obstacles and minefields while reducing soldiers’ exposure to danger. The award is part of the army’s Engineer Autonomous Breaching Capability initiative, which seeks to…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > axon-vision-forcefield-order

Axon Vision Wins $4.9M Deal for New ForceField Counter-Drone System

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (266+ words) Israeli defense company Axon Vision has secured the first order for its ForceField counter-drone system under a deal worth up to 15 million new shekels ($4.9 million). The order comes months after Axon Vision launched ForceField and follows a series of live-fire…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > spanish-navy-simbad-rc-systems

Spanish Navy Boosts Missile, Aerial Defense With MBDA’s SIMBAD-RC Systems

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (210+ words) The Spanish Navy is enhancing its defense against aerial and missile threats by procuring three SIMBAD-RC systems from MBDA under a signed framework agreement. Based on MBDA’s MISTRAL short-range air defense missile, the remotely controlled SIMBAD-RC acts as a primary…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > birdon-bridge-boats-australian-army

Birdon to Deliver Next-Gen Bridge Erection Boats to Australian Army

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (229+ words) Australian shipbuilder Birdon will deliver three next-generation Bridge Erection Boats to the Australian Army to support military river and wet-gap crossings. The vessels maneuver and stabilize floating bridge sections and rafts, creating temporary crossings for troops, vehicles, and equipment when…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/10/2026 > us-navy-l3harris-vampire

US Navy Picks L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System for Littoral Counter-Drone Defense

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (136+ words) The US Navy has tapped L3Harris to supply an unspecified number of VAMPIRE self-contained systems for littoral counter-drone defense. Described as a “flexible and effective system that meets the unique requirements of the US Navy for littoral C-UxS defense,” VAMPIRE has…...