CTruk Boats, Integris Sign MOU on Armour for 40m Patrol Craft

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CTruk Boats, Integris Sign MOU on Armour for 40m Patrol Craft

Kuala Lumpur – October 27, 2026 -- CTruk Boats Sdn Bhd and Integris signed a memorandum of understanding at Defence Services Asia 2026 (DSA 2026) to co-develop lightweight composite armour for CTruk's new 40m Surface Effect Ship (SES) Fast Patrol Craft.

Integris to build configurable armour kits for the SES platform

Integris will develop tailored lightweight armour kits for the SES, optimised for long-term durability in demanding marine environments across the Asia Pacific region. The kits are configurable to end-user requirements, including protection levels, coverage areas such as the wheelhouse, engine room and weapon stations, and modular installation.

Integris Wins Armour Supply for Four Finnish Pohjanmaa-Class Corvettes

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Integris Wins Armour Supply for Four Finnish Pohjanmaa-Class Corvettes

Rauma – October 27, 2026 -- Integris has been selected to supply naval ballistic protective systems for four vessels under construction for Finland's Squadron 2020 modernisation programme at Rauma Marine Constructions.

Integris joined the design process at the earliest stage

Integris engineers worked with the shipbuilder's project team from the start of ship design. The aim was to integrate survivability solutions while holding strict weight and performance targets.

Jari Nieminen, Programme Director at Rauma Marine Constructions, said the protection was integrated into the design to meet survivability requirements "without compromising speed, range, or payload."

Integris Shows Four-Domain Ballistic Protection at Eurosatory 2026

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Integris Shows Four-Domain Ballistic Protection at Eurosatory 2026

Paris – – October 27, 2026 --

Integris presented ballistic protection products and simulation capabilities across four domains at Eurosatory 2026, a defence show that brought together more than 1,700 exhibitors and over 62,000 visitors from June 15–19.

Integris booth drew delegations next to the French MOD and John Cockerill

The company's stand sat beside the French Ministry of Defence and John Cockerill, where many of Integris' vehicle solutions were on display. Existing partners and new prospects used the booth to discuss requirements and review the company's capabilities. Official delegations and institutional representatives also visited.

Integris said many of its ballistic protection technologies are integrated into end products by industry partners. It described regular Eurosatory participation as strategically important for visibility in a highly competitive defence market.

Integris Pitches Lightweight Composite Armour at DALO Industry Days

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Integris Pitches Lightweight Composite Armour at DALO Industry Days

Herning – October 27, 2026 -- Integris Composites presented lightweight composite vehicle armour at DALO Industry Days 2026, Scandinavia's largest defence exhibition, which drew more than 21,000 attendees and 1,244 exhibitors from 28 countries.

Integris shows composite armour at outdoor stand in Herning

The exhibition ran 19-20 August at MCH Messecenter Herning. Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI) case officers, operational units and international delegations attended to discuss future defence requirements.

Integris used its outdoor stand to demonstrate armour intended to protect military vehicles and occupants against modern ballistic threats while cutting the weight of traditional protection systems. The company says lower weight supports vehicle mobility, payload capacity and operational performance. It also presented solutions for aerospace, personal protection and naval applications.

Integris to Show Lightweight Ballistic Protection at AUSA 2026

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Integris to Show Lightweight Ballistic Protection at AUSA 2026

Washington, D.C. – October 27, 2026 -- Integris will exhibit its lightweight ballistic protection solutions at the 2026 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., targeting U.S. Army and wider defense buyers.

Integris targets vehicle, personal and aerospace protection requirements

The company plans to present protection technologies for vehicle, personal, aerospace and other defense applications. Its team will also discuss potential collaboration with customers and partners, as well as new organizations across the defense sector.

AUSA gives Integris access to U.S. Army decision-makers

The AUSA Annual Meeting centers on U.S. Army modernization and national security. According to Integris, the event covers technologies ranging from weapon systems to cybersecurity, along with strategic input from military and government leaders on future combat strategies and defense challenges.

IntelePeer Targets Dental School Clinics With Agentic AI Engagement

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IntelePeer Targets Dental School Clinics With Agentic AI Engagement

United States – October 27, 2026 -- IntelePeer is marketing its SmartAgent Agentic AI platform to university dental schools, arguing that manual scheduling, billing follow-up and recall processes cost revenue and shape how students understand clinic operations.

Student clinics face higher no-show rates and thinner billing capacity

IntelePeer says no-shows in student clinics run higher than in private practice because the patient base skews toward price-sensitive individuals with weaker ties to a provider. Revenue recovery is further complicated by delayed billing cycles and the complexity of student-driven charting. Recalls and post-visit follow-up often depend on whichever staff member has time.

Multifamily Lenders Weigh Property Cash Flow Alongside Borrower Credit

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Multifamily Lenders Weigh Property Cash Flow Alongside Borrower Credit

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Multifamily lenders underwrite loans on the income potential of the property as well as the borrower's credit profile, a key difference from traditional home mortgages, according to a financing guide for apartment investors.

Underwriting centers on rent rolls, occupancy and projected cash flow

Lenders review current rent rolls, historical operating statements, occupancy trends, property condition, market demand and projected cash flow. Property cash flow is often one of the most important factors in loan eligibility. Borrower liquidity, credit profile and ability to manage the asset are assessed separately.

Properties in growing markets with strong rental demand typically receive more favorable consideration. Well-maintained assets generally carry less risk for lenders.

Volatus Qualifies in All Five Canada Defence Drone Streams

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Volatus Qualifies in All Five Canada Defence Drone Streams

MIRABEL – October 27, 2026 -- Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX: FLT) has qualified in all five streams of the Government of Canada's Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, widening the range of defence requirements it can bid on.

Five streams cover systems, services and training

The streams are Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS) and counter-UxS; communications and data systems; engineering and integration services; testing and training; and innovation and experimentation.

The qualification follows Volatus' September 3, 2026 announcement of its initial selection for the Marketplace. The later confirmation extends eligibility across the full Marketplace scope.

Volatus Aerospace Moves UK Client to Autonomous Aerial Inspections

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Volatus Aerospace Moves UK Client to Autonomous Aerial Inspections

United Kingdom – October 27, 2026 -- Volatus Aerospace secured a strategic partnership in the past 20 months that allowed a major UK client to transition to autonomous aerial inspections, according to U.K. Sales Manager Hash Chishty.

Chishty has led enterprise drone expansion across UK infrastructure for close to two years

Chishty holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering and previously worked as a Boeing 737 Performance Engineer before moving into technical sales. At Volatus, he works with organizations to identify where autonomy and aerial intelligence can address operational challenges.

He describes the partnership as more than a revenue win, saying it improved safety, efficiency and sustainability at scale. The client was not named.

Volatus V-Cortex AI Flight Controller Completes GPS-Free Flight Tests

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Volatus V-Cortex AI Flight Controller Completes GPS-Free Flight Tests

VAUGHAN – October 27, 2026 -- Volatus Aerospace (TSX: FLT) has completed initial flight testing of its V-Cortex AI Flight Controller and Autonomy Operating System, demonstrating navigation without GPS and without external sensors.

The aircraft held flight using only default onboard sensors in GNSS-denied conditions. Volatus names three target environments where GPS signals are unavailable, degraded or deliberately disrupted: contested zones, dense urban areas and remote regions such as Canada's Arctic.