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June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Skyways to Manufacture V3 Cargo Drones Under $37M USAF Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Skyways a $37-million deal to move its V3 autonomous cargo drone from development to mass production. The agreement includes optimizing the production design,...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK, General Atomics Agree on Drone Fleet Sustainment Program

The UK has signed a strategic support agreement with General Atomics to provide long-term sustainment for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 UAVs. Known as UK PASS, the...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Dstl Acquires Underwater Robot to Neutralize Sabotage Threats

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has integrated a sophisticated underwater vehicle into its defense strategy to protect subsea facilities. The remotely operated system can identify and remove...

June 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Rolls Out JS Akashi Research Ship for Japanese Navy

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the JS Akashi (AGS-5107), a modern oceanographic research ship for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force. The vessel is designed for marine surveillance, including studies of...

June 10, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany, Norway Finalize F-35 Missile Deal Worth Over $640M

Germany is set to equip its F-35s with the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) in a $642 million agreement facilitated through Norway. The German Parliament approved the purchase on June...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

European Allies Plan Collective Procurement of CV90 Vehicles

A joint declaration has been signed by six European countries to pursue a collective CV90 infantry fighting vehicle procurement effort. The participating nations—Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, and...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

BEML to Build Maintenance Fleet, Trailers for Arjun Tank Operations

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has received licensed manufacturing rights from the Indian government to develop support units for Arjun tanks. BEML will manufacture Unit Maintenance and Unit Repair...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Kia Debuts KMTV as Part of Defense Vehicle Modernization

South Korean carmaker Kia has introduced its latest tactical transport vehicle, aimed at bolstering defense mobility solutions. The newly launched Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV), showcased in Gwangju, boasts...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

South Korea Poised to Finalize Historic K2 Tank Export Deal With Poland

South Korea is on the verge of signing a large-scale defense deal with Poland, focused on supplying K2 main battle tanks, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration confirmed on Tuesday....

June 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Blighter Debuts Smart Border Radar With 15-Kilometer Range

Blighter, a UK tech firm, has unveiled the B422LR, a long-range radar system that detects humans up to 15 km away — ideal for early threat warning at borders....