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August 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Signs Deal With Japan for 11 Cutting-Edge Warships

Australia is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the purchase of 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, in a $6 billion deal over the next decade....

August 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Slovenia Expands Air Defense With Additional IRIS-T SLM Units

Slovenia has ordered two more IRIS-T SLM fire units from Germany’s Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). This follows its initial purchase of one system in...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany Places Large Order for 1,300+ Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a contract to deliver over 1,300 logistics trucks valued at €770 million ($891 million). The deal includes 963 swap-body trucks—some with...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

L3Harris and Joby to Develop Hybrid VTOL Aircraft for Defense Use

L3Harris Technologies has joined forces with Joby Aviation to create a next-generation vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense operations. This advanced platform will incorporate a hybrid piloting...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Indian Company Teams Up With Elbit for New Multiple Rocket Launcher

India’s Nibe Limited has entered a strategic agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems to locally manufacture the Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) multiple rocket launcher (MRL). The collaboration includes...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Army Deploys Updated Helicopter Navigation System Post-DC Incident

In response to a tragic midair collision earlier this year, the US Army has started outfitting its helicopter crews with new navigation systems. The move follows the January crash...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Northrop to Deliver Advanced Mission Tech for US Multi-Domain Operations

Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to develop the next generation of mission planning systems for the US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The systems aim...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India and Philippines Launch Inaugural Joint Patrols in South China Sea

For the first time, Indian and Philippine naval forces have launched joint patrols in the contested South China Sea, according to Manila’s military. The two-day exercise began Sunday and...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Deploys New Spectrum Technology to Detect Enemy Signals, Monitor Soldier Exposure

The US Army is evaluating a new technology aimed at enhancing situational awareness in the electromagnetic domain. Known as the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS), the tool is being...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Senegal Boosts Eastern Security Forces in Response to Mali Border Risks

Senegal announced the deployment of new gendarmerie units in its eastern region to address growing security concerns along the border with Mali. This move comes in response to jihadist...