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Booz Allen and L3Harris Collaborate on $315M USAF TOC-L Command Center Prototype

US defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with L3Harris to develop and deliver the second prototype of a mobile command center for the US Air Force, under a...

July 23, 2025
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Italy Awards $300M Contract to L3Harris for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

L3Harris has been awarded a $300-million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft, specially modified to conduct electromagnetic warfare operations, to the Italian Air Force. These advanced jets will...

July 23, 2025
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Boeing Delivers Initial Apache Helicopters to India’s Army

The Indian Army has formally accepted delivery of the first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, marking the midpoint of a six-aircraft order approved by the US government...

$260M Boost for LA Startup’s Ambitious AI-Driven Defense Factory

Hadrian, a defense technology startup headquartered in Los Angeles, has secured $260 million in new funding to significantly expand its AI-driven manufacturing capabilities across California and Arizona. The investment...

Romania Eyes Turkish Warship Purchase to Safeguard Black Sea Energy Assets

Romania is moving forward with plans to purchase a nearly new Turkish naval vessel to bolster maritime security for its key offshore energy venture in the Black Sea. The...

Lockheed Martin Secures $999M US Defense Contract for Missile Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a substantial $999 million contract from the US Department of Defense to advance the production and long-term support of two key missile systems: the...

Bulgaria Cleared to Buy $620M Naval Strike Missile Defense System from US

The United States has cleared a proposed Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria valued at $620 million, aimed at enhancing the country’s coastal defense capabilities. The package includes a Naval...

July 22, 2025
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Leonardo Unveils New 55-Caliber Cannon for Italy’s Next-Gen Battle Tank

Italian defense firm Leonardo has officially revealed its newly developed 120mm L55 smoothbore tank gun, boasting superior performance features including a higher muzzle velocity and extended operational range compared...

July 22, 2025
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Turkey Debuts Laser-Equipped Tank Designed to Neutralize Drones in Flight

Turkey has unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN, a next-generation hybrid combat vehicle designed specifically for counter-drone operations using high-energy laser technology. Developed through a collaboration between defense firms FNSS and ROKETSAN,...

Czech Republic Warns of Payment Halt Due to Caesar Howitzer Delivery Issues

The Czech Republic has announced its intention to suspend advance payments for a major artillery procurement deal involving 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France. This decision stems...