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July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

DARPA Selects Bell Textron in X-Plane Project, Edging Out Aurora

DARPA has officially selected Bell Textron as the sole contractor to advance into Phase 2 of its SPRINT X-Plane program, sidelining rival bidder Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing-owned company....

July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

France Targets Leading Role in FCAS Fighter Program with 80% Share

France has reportedly requested an increased role in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, proposing that it receive 80% of the project’s workshare, according to Reuters. This ambitious...

July 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

SolidAERO Launches World’s First Coastal-Strike Drone, Talay

SolidAERO, a prominent Turkish defense technology firm, has made international headlines by releasing test video of its next-generation TALAY unmanned aerial system. In a bold demonstration, the footage reveals...

July 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Sweden Orders 22 Saab Combat Boats to Modernize Fleet

In a major boost to Sweden’s naval capabilities, Saab has received a new order worth 900 million SEK (approximately $94 million USD) to deliver 22 advanced CB90HSM combat boats....

July 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Fairbanks Morse Secures Deal to Power Next-Gen US Navy DDG(X) Vessels

The U.S. Navy has selected Fairbanks Morse Defense to supply its FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for integration into the testing infrastructure of the DDG(X) program, a major...

July 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Locally Built Stealth Corvette Strengthens Taiwan’s Maritime Defense

Marking a critical advancement in its defense capabilities, Taiwan has introduced a new stealth-capable corvette that it has independently developed. The newly unveiled Danjiang warship, featuring a dual-hull catamaran...

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...