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Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

12th August 2026

Asian customers have placed one of the largest known international purchases of US-built uncrewed surface vessels, highlighting accelerating regional demand for autonomous maritime capabilities and distributed naval operations.

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USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

11th August 2026

The US Air Force is seeking additional contractors to support communications upgrades for the B-52, while multiple Stratofortress modernisation programmes continue to experience delays, cost growth and technical challenges.

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