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Philippines Develops Suicide Drone Camouflaged as Civil Vessel

Engineers from Mindanao State University in the Philippines are working on a unique naval prototype—a “kamikaze drone” designed to resemble a civilian boat. This unconventional unmanned surface vessel (USV)...

Taiwan Inks Drone and C2 Agreement With Anduril

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has reportedly signed an MoU with US defense firm Anduril to acquire a command and control (C2) platform and unmanned...

July 31, 2025
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China Starts Supplying Z-10ME Combat Choppers to Pakistan

Pakistan is reportedly receiving deliveries of the Chinese-built Z-10ME attack helicopter, marking a significant development in its ongoing efforts to upgrade its military aviation capabilities. While neither Islamabad nor...

July 31, 2025
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M-346N Proposed by Textron, Leonardo as Future US Navy Trainer Aircraft

Textron and Leonardo have announced a partnership to offer the Beechcraft M-346N for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program. The proposed aircraft aims to replace the T-45...

US Army Expands Humvee Fleet with Fresh AM General Order

The US Army has awarded AM General a follow-on contract worth $126.5 million for the production of additional M1165A1B3 Humvees, a move that boosts the total value of the...

Leonardo Confirms $1.95B Acquisition of Iveco Defense

Leonardo, Italy’s leading defense and aerospace group, announced plans to purchase Iveco Defence for €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). Iveco Defence specializes in armored vehicles used across military and civilian...

California Firm Partners with Lockheed Martin on Golden Dome Missile Proposal

Core Systems is joining forces with Lockheed Martin in a strategic bid to contribute to the US Department of Defense’s Golden Dome missile defense program. The initiative is designed...

Aselsan Rolls Out Cutting-Edge Tactical Tech from Communications to Drone Defense

At IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey’s leading defense contractor Aselsan revealed an advanced suite of tactical systems aimed at countering evolving battlefield threats. The unveiling underscores Aselsan’s focus on...

July 30, 2025
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EPCOR Inks Long-Term Deal With Riyadh Air for APS5000 Services

EPCOR, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has entered a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabia’s flagship airline, Riyadh Air, to manage the APS5000 Auxiliary Power...

Northrop Grumman Wraps Up IBCS LRIP Deliveries

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the delivery of all Major End Items (MEIs) under the U.S. Army’s Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)....