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August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Russia, China Kick Off Joint Military Exercises in Sea of Japan

China and Russia launched a new round of joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan on Sunday, part of ongoing efforts to reinforce their military and strategic ties....

August 2, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Awards Palantir Contract Potentially Valued at $10 Billion

Palantir Technologies has secured a landmark contract with the US Army, allowing the military to acquire its software and data services for up to $10 billion over the next...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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)...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI, Tobyhanna Unveil Upgraded MQ-9 Ground Control Capabilities

Tobyhanna Army Depot, in partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), has launched a new maintenance and overhaul capability for the MQ-9 Reaper’s Ground Control Station. The upgrade allows...

August 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics to Build New Arleigh Burke Destroyer for US Navy

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has received a new contract to construct another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy. This latest addition raises the total number...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed and Raytheon Secure $8B Contract for Missile Deliveries to Allies

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin and Raytheon contracts worth nearly $7.8 billion to supply precision-guided munitions through foreign military sales to allied nations. Lockheed’s $4.29-billion share...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Italy Receives Initial Aster Missiles Shipment From MBDA

MBDA has officially handed over the first batch of Aster air defense missiles to Italy under a €2-billion ($2.29 billion) contract signed in late 2022. The deal, which also...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea Deploys Upgraded Missile Shield System

South Korea has finalized the initial deployment of the second phase of its Cheongung-II air defense system, which is capable of intercepting both enemy aircraft and ballistic missiles. Building...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop, USAF Complete First Test of Sentinel Missile’s Second-Stage Engine

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have successfully conducted the first qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. The trial took place...