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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, 23+ 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 > 09/09/2026 > 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…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/07/2026 > ge-aerospace-hypersonic-liquid-fueled > amp

GE Aerospace Takes New Approach to Hypersonic Testing With Liquid-Fueled Platform

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (178+ words) Artistic illustration of a hypersonic system flying in space. Image: GE Aerospace A liquid-fueled platform is at the center of GE Aerospace’s new approach to testing emerging hypersonic technologies with greater control and precision. Under the Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/07/2026 > us-f16-sustainment-oman

US Approves $188M Sale of F-16 Sustainment for Oman

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (215+ words) The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of F-16 fighter jet sustainment services and related equipment for the Royal Air Force of Oman. The contract, with an estimated total cost of $188 million, covers major and minor modifications…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/03/2026 > kongsberg-rheinmetall-acv30-turrets

Kongsberg Taps American Rheinmetall for ACV-30 Turret Parts

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (220+ words) Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has tapped American Rheinmetall to produce machined components for MCT-30 turrets destined for the US Marine Corps’ ACV-30 amphibious combat vehicle. The subcontract is worth about $710,000, with work to be carried out at American Rheinmetall’s facilities in…...

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thedefensepost.com > 09/01/2026 > finland-rbs-70-ng-2

Finland Orders $126M Saab RBS 70 NG Short-Range Air Defense System

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (273+ words) The Finnish military has placed an initial order worth 1.2 billion Swedish kronor ($126 million) with Saab for RBS 70 NG man-portable short-range air defense systems. Under the contract, Finland can also place additional orders for RBS 70 NG systems, training, spare parts, and…...

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thedefensepost.com > 08/31/2026 > l3harris-morocco-c130-modernization

L3Harris Advances Morocco’s C-130 Modernization With First Aircraft

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (266+ words) L3Harris has completed inspections on the first Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130 under a modernization program aimed at extending the fleet’s operational life. Work on the aircraft is underway at L3Harris’ facility in Waco, Texas, where the aircraft is receiving maintenance and repairs,…...

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thedefensepost.com > 08/26/2026 > japan-terra-b1-interceptor > amp

Japan Selects ‘Terra B1 Interceptor’ in Effort to Defend Military From Shahed Drones

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (190+ words) A Terra B1 interceptor model. Image: Terra Drone Corporation Japan is moving forward with Tokyo-based Terra Drone Corporation to mass produce its Terra B1 interceptors in an effort to improve the country’s counter-drone capabilities. The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced the…...

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thedefensepost.com > 08/26/2026 > us-navy-seahawk-modernization

US Navy Taps Industry for MH-60 Seahawk Modernization

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (193+ words) The US Navy has advanced its MH-60 Seahawk modernization effort by identifying industry performers for a prototype project aimed at keeping the helicopter fleet operationally relevant through 2050. Led by the H-60 Multi-Mission Helicopter Program Office in cooperation with the Royal Australian…...

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thedefensepost.com > 08/26/2026 > us-f15-global-support

Boeing Wins $131B Pentagon Deal for Global F-15 Jet Support

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (236+ words) 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. Dubbed the “F-15 Eagle Crest,” the deal covers new F-15EX variant production, systems integration, retrofits, and…...