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Doodle Labs eyes US, European production sites as demand soars for jam-resistant drones

Doodle Labs hopes to turn its success in equipping jam-hardened drones in Ukraine into additional production sites in Europe and he United States.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2026/07/20/doodle-labs-eyes-us-european-production-sites-as-demand-soars-for-jam-resistant-drones/

Doodle Labs eyes US, European production sites as demand soars for jam-resistant drones

Doodle Labs hopes to turn its success in equipping jam-hardened drones in Ukraine into additional production sites in Europe and he United States.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2026/07/20/doodle-labs-eyes-us-european-production-sites-as-demand-soars-for-jam-resistant-drones/

Pentagon identifies American soliders killed in Iranian attack in Jordan

1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed in action in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan.
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https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/middle-east/2026/07/20/pentagon-identifies-american-soliders-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-jordan/

Pentagon identifies American soliders killed in Iranian attack in Jordan

1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed in action in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan.
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https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/middle-east/2026/07/20/pentagon-identifies-american-soliders-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-jordan/

New Air Force One to get ‘maxed out’ upgrades after security questions

The Qatari-donated Air Force One will be sent away for "maxed out" upgrades, Trump said Sunday in response to questions about security gaps.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/20/new-air-force-one-to-get-maxed-out-upgrades-after-security-questions/

New Air Force One to get ‘maxed out’ upgrades after security questions

The Qatari-donated Air Force One will be sent away for "maxed out" upgrades, Trump said Sunday in response to questions about security gaps.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/20/new-air-force-one-to-get-maxed-out-upgrades-after-security-questions/

Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight

Lockheed Martin is rolling out the Morfius X-Rotor, a recoverable counter-drone system the company says can kill 50 enemy drones in one flight.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/lockheed-martins-morfius-x-rotor-built-to-fry-50-enemy-drones-in-one-flight/

Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight

Lockheed Martin is rolling out the Morfius X-Rotor, a recoverable counter-drone system the company says can kill 50 enemy drones in one flight.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/lockheed-martins-morfius-x-rotor-built-to-fry-50-enemy-drones-in-one-flight/

Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile

Lockheed Martin introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as the U.S. and partner nations grapple with the exorbitant costs of shooting down cheap drones.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/20/lockheed-martin-announces-cheaper-patriot-interceptor-missile/

Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile

Lockheed Martin introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as the U.S. and partner nations grapple with the exorbitant costs of shooting down cheap drones.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/20/lockheed-martin-announces-cheaper-patriot-interceptor-missile/

Thunderstruck: Anduril unveils autonomous attack rotorcraft

Anduril's autonomous attack rotorcraft, dubbed Thunder, is designed to operate with current and next-generation crewed attack helicopter platforms.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/thunderstruck-anduril-unveils-autonomous-attack-rotorcraft/

Thunderstruck: Anduril unveils autonomous attack rotorcraft

Anduril's autonomous attack rotorcraft, dubbed Thunder, is designed to operate with current and next-generation crewed attack helicopter platforms.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/thunderstruck-anduril-unveils-autonomous-attack-rotorcraft/

Israel’s IAI unveils ‘Hypnosis’ system for confusing enemy drone swarms

The system, called Hypnosis, consists of an array of mobile “stations” around a defended area that send out jamming signals against drone swarms.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2026/07/20/israels-iai-unveils-hypnosis-system-for-confusing-enemy-drone-swarms/

Israel’s IAI unveils ‘Hypnosis’ system for confusing enemy drone swarms

The system, called Hypnosis, consists of an array of mobile “stations” around a defended area that send out jamming signals against drone swarms.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2026/07/20/israels-iai-unveils-hypnosis-system-for-confusing-enemy-drone-swarms/

Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary

Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/trust-between-operators-ccas-starts-with-simulations-former-air-force-secretary/

Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary

Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/trust-between-operators-ccas-starts-with-simulations-former-air-force-secretary/

As fighter pilots prepare to command drone wingmen, BAE bets on new helmet tech

BAE Systems unveiled new helmet display technology designed to enable fighter pilots to be one-person command centers.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/20/as-fighter-pilots-prepare-to-command-drone-wingmen-bae-bets-on-new-helmet-tech/

As fighter pilots prepare to command drone wingmen, BAE bets on new helmet tech

BAE Systems unveiled new helmet display technology designed to enable fighter pilots to be one-person command centers.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/20/as-fighter-pilots-prepare-to-command-drone-wingmen-bae-bets-on-new-helmet-tech/

US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases

The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/us-air-force-seeking-air-defense-missile-system-to-protect-air-bases/

US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases

The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/20/us-air-force-seeking-air-defense-missile-system-to-protect-air-bases/

US service member killed in northern Iraq, US Central Command says

A U.S. service member was killed on Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance” in northern Iraq, CENTCOM confirmed.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/19/us-service-member-killed-in-northern-iraq-us-central-command-says/

US service member killed in northern Iraq, US Central Command says

A U.S. service member was killed on Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance” in northern Iraq, CENTCOM confirmed.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/19/us-service-member-killed-in-northern-iraq-us-central-command-says/

US service member killed in northern Iraq, US Central Command says

A U.S. service member was killed on Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance” in northern Iraq, CENTCOM confirmed.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/19/us-service-member-killed-in-northern-iraq-us-central-command-says/

US service member killed in northern Iraq, US Central Command says

A U.S. service member was killed on Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance” in northern Iraq, CENTCOM confirmed.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/07/19/us-service-member-killed-in-northern-iraq-us-central-command-says/

2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian missile, drone attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed in action on Friday in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on U.S. and partner forces in Jordan.
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https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/2026/07/18/2-us-troops-killed-1-missing-after-iranian-missile-drone-attack-in-jordan/

2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian missile, drone attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed in action on Friday in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on U.S. and partner forces in Jordan.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/2026/07/18/2-us-troops-killed-1-missing-after-iranian-missile-drone-attack-in-jordan/

2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian missile, drone attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed in action on Friday in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on U.S. and partner forces in Jordan.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/2026/07/18/2-us-troops-killed-1-missing-after-iranian-missile-drone-attack-in-jordan/

2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian missile, drone attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed in action on Friday in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on U.S. and partner forces in Jordan.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/2026/07/18/2-us-troops-killed-1-missing-after-iranian-missile-drone-attack-in-jordan/

US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers

The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/us-navy-2-years-behind-on-hypersonic-missile-installation-on-zumwalt-destroyers/

US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers

The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/us-navy-2-years-behind-on-hypersonic-missile-installation-on-zumwalt-destroyers/

US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers

The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/us-navy-2-years-behind-on-hypersonic-missile-installation-on-zumwalt-destroyers/

US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers

The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/us-navy-2-years-behind-on-hypersonic-missile-installation-on-zumwalt-destroyers/

Saronic picks Brownsville, Texas, for $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard

Autonomous vessel maker Saronic is set to build Port Alpha, a shipyard the company describes as the most advanced in the world, in Texas.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/saronic-picks-brownsville-texas-for-3-billion-port-alpha-shipyard/

Saronic picks Brownsville, Texas, for $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard

Autonomous vessel maker Saronic is set to build Port Alpha, a shipyard the company describes as the most advanced in the world, in Texas.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/saronic-picks-brownsville-texas-for-3-billion-port-alpha-shipyard/

Saronic picks Brownsville, Texas, for $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard

Autonomous vessel maker Saronic is set to build Port Alpha, a shipyard the company describes as the most advanced in the world, in Texas.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/saronic-picks-brownsville-texas-for-3-billion-port-alpha-shipyard/

Saronic picks Brownsville, Texas, for $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard

Autonomous vessel maker Saronic is set to build Port Alpha, a shipyard the company describes as the most advanced in the world, in Texas.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/17/saronic-picks-brownsville-texas-for-3-billion-port-alpha-shipyard/

Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally

Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2026/07/17/canada-to-spend-14-billion-on-armored-combat-support-vehicles-built-locally/

Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally

Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2026/07/17/canada-to-spend-14-billion-on-armored-combat-support-vehicles-built-locally/

Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally

Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2026/07/17/canada-to-spend-14-billion-on-armored-combat-support-vehicles-built-locally/

Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally

Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2026/07/17/canada-to-spend-14-billion-on-armored-combat-support-vehicles-built-locally/

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiraling security risks are expected to push defense to the forefront of Britain’s Farnborough Airshow next week.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/17/wars-shift-focus-from-jets-to-weapons-at-giant-farnborough-airshow/

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiraling security risks are expected to push defense to the forefront of Britain’s Farnborough Airshow next week.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/17/wars-shift-focus-from-jets-to-weapons-at-giant-farnborough-airshow/

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiraling security risks are expected to push defense to the forefront of Britain’s Farnborough Airshow next week.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/17/wars-shift-focus-from-jets-to-weapons-at-giant-farnborough-airshow/

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiraling security risks are expected to push defense to the forefront of Britain’s Farnborough Airshow next week.
#defense #miltodon #defence #defense_news
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/17/wars-shift-focus-from-jets-to-weapons-at-giant-farnborough-airshow/

2 defense tech companies sue US Navy after losing out on MUSV program

Two defense tech companies sued the U.S. government, alleging they were unfairly excluded from the Navy's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/16/2-defense-tech-companies-sue-us-navy-after-losing-out-on-musv-program/

2 defense tech companies sue US Navy after losing out on MUSV program

Two defense tech companies sued the U.S. government, alleging they were unfairly excluded from the Navy's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/16/2-defense-tech-companies-sue-us-navy-after-losing-out-on-musv-program/

Russian troops survive just 20-30 minutes on Ukraine’s front lines, CIA director says

Russian recruits arriving on the battlefield in Ukraine survive an estimated 20 to 30 minutes before they are killed or wounded, the CIA director said.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/16/russian-troops-survive-just-20-30-minutes-on-ukraines-front-lines-cia-director-says/

Saab to supply sensors and combat systems for new German warships after F126 scrapped

Swedish defense firm Saab has secured an 8.7 billion kronor ($900 million) contract to supply combat systems and sensors for the German Navy’s MEKO ships.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/16/saab-to-supply-sensors-and-combat-systems-for-new-german-warships-after-f126-scrapped/

Franco-German defense cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet

The meetings come weeks after industrial rivalries forced Paris and Berlin to scrap the landmark Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/16/franco-german-defense-cooperation-under-strain-as-macron-merz-meet/

Fedorov out as Ukraine’s defense minister in major government shake-up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as the country's minister of defense after just six months in office.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/15/fedorov-out-as-ukraines-defense-minister-in-major-government-shake-up/