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July 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Indian Defense Breakthrough: Launches Nation’s First Photonic Radar

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken a groundbreaking step by introducing a photonic radar system—a technology that relies on light-based signal transmission to detect airborne objects....

July 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

Danish Air Force to Expand F-35A Fleet in Move to Bolster NATO Readiness

In a recent televised statement to TV2, Denmark’s Minister of Defence confirmed plans to acquire a minimum of ten additional F-35A stealth fighter jets from the United States. The...

July 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spain Bolsters Amphibious Capabilities with Delivery of 34 New Armored Vehicles

The Spanish Navy is set to acquire 34 new Amphibious Combat Vehicles (VACIM) to replace its aging fleet of AAV-7s, significantly enhancing the Spanish Marine Corps’ capabilities for protected...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Martin Delivers First SPY-7 Radar Units to Japan

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has officially received its first shipment of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas from Lockheed Martin, marking a critical step in the development of its Aegis...

July 8, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Haptic Technology Brings Tactile Realism to US Army’s Virtual Training Systems

The US Army is advancing its simulation capabilities by incorporating haptics technology into its Synthetic Training Environment Live Training Systems (STE LTS), aiming to close the gap between digital...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US-Based Tech Firm Unveils Advanced EW Protection System for Tactical Communications

Silvus Technologies, headquartered in California, has unveiled Spectrum Dominance 2.0, a major firmware update designed to enhance the resilience of its StreamCaster tactical radios in electronically contested and hostile...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Plans Massive Procurement of Leonardo Decoys for F-35 and F/A-18 Aircraft

The US Navy is preparing to award a contract to Leonardo for the supply of thousands of airborne countermeasure systems to enhance the survivability of its F-35 Lightning II...

July 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Textron Secures Contract to Supply More LCAC 100 Hovercraft to US Navy

The US Navy has awarded a $353.9 million modification contract to Textron Systems for the construction of three additional LCAC 100-class hovercraft. This contract extends a prior agreement initiated...

July 7, 2025
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Japan Receives First SPY-7 Radar Antennas from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has confirmed the successful delivery of the first set of four SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. These radars are slated for installation on Japan’s...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Australia Commits $1.4 Billion to AMRAAM Missile Purchase for Air Defense

The Australian government has announced a substantial investment of 2.12 billion Australian dollars (equivalent to $1.39 billion USD) to acquire advanced variants of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile...