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August 21, 2025
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US Army Developing Ground Drone for Brigade Operations

The US Army has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicle (UGCRV) prototype aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Armored Brigade Combat...

August 21, 2025
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Grid Aero Unveils Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone for Long Range

California-based startup Grid Aero has officially emerged from stealth mode to introduce the Lifter-Lite, an autonomous cargo drone described as the “pickup truck of the skies.” The system is...

August 21, 2025
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Dutch Navy to Receive Blueye’s New Underwater Drones

Norwegian manufacturer Blueye Robotics has teamed up with Dutch partner RVI Tools to deliver a fleet of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Royal Netherlands Navy. The deal...

Australia Cleared to Buy 160 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

The US State Department has cleared a possible $97.3-million foreign military sale to Australia for more than 150 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU) along with associated equipment and...

August 21, 2025
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Sikorsky Wins $43M Army Contract to Upgrade Black Hawks

The US Army has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, a $43-million contract to begin modernizing its fleet of Black Hawk medium-lift helicopters. The initiative will focus on strengthening...

New Zealand Invests $1.6B in Anti-Submarine Aircraft

New Zealand has unveiled plans to spend US$1.16 billion on a new fleet of Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters designed for submarine-hunting missions. The acquisition aims to enhance the nation’s...

August 20, 2025
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US, Philippines Plan 500+ Joint Drills for 2026

The United States and the Philippines have approved more than 500 joint military activities for 2026, a move aimed at boosting defense ties and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific....

August 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Turkey Unveils First Destroyer Design: TF-2000

Turkey’s state-owned defense company ASFAT has revealed the finalized design of the TF-2000 destroyer, marking a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization drive. The platform will be Turkey’s...

August 20, 2025
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Raytheon, Diehl to Jointly Build Stinger Parts in EU

Raytheon of the United States has entered into a partnership with Germany’s Diehl Defence to co-produce critical components of the Stinger surface-to-air missile in Europe. The collaboration, sealed through...

US Army, X-Bow Fund $13.9M Rocket Motor for GMLRS

New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems and the US Army have committed $13.9 million to develop and test a new solid rocket motor for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)....