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

Sweden Approves $727-Million HIMARS Procurement

2+ day, 18+ 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 > polish-loitering-munition-sting

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

2+ day, 22+ 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, 22+ 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, 22+ 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 > axon-vision-forcefield-order

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

3+ day, 31+ min 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

3+ day 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, 23+ 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, 23+ 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…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/09/2026 > italy-reapers-mediterranean-surveillance

Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Reapers for Mediterranean Surveillance

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (108+ words) The Defense Post Italy has placed an order for two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc as part of an expansion of its long-endurance surveillance fleet The remotely piloted aircraft carry sensors for full-motion video and moving-target…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/09/2026 > mobix-labs-components-f16

Mobix Labs to Supply Components for US Air Force F-16 Fleet

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (199+ words) Mobix Labs has secured its first production order for components supporting the US Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. Mobix Labs has delivered the first components and plans to ship the remaining units in the coming weeks. Mobix Labs’ initial…...