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July 18, 2025
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Joint Indo-French venture to create advanced fighter engine

In a landmark decision that signals a significant stride toward defence self-reliance, India has opted to collaborate with France for the joint development of a next-generation fighter aircraft engine....

New AI collaboration to scale up US military innovation

Defense technology investment firm Star26 Capital has announced a high-impact collaboration with Synthetic Darwin, a company renowned for its advanced AI research. Through this partnership, Star26 intends to embed...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Airbus and Kratos Propose Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone to German Military

Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with US-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to deliver the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to the German Air Force...

July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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US and Ukraine Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (Ukroboronprom) has partnered with US-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint gunpowder manufacturing facility in the United States. This move, announced...

July 15, 2025
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US, Japan, Australia Sign Historic Naval Logistics Pact

Australia, Japan, and the United States have officially signed their first-ever trilateral agreement focused on strengthening logistics coordination and maritime interoperability. The landmark pact is designed to enhance the...

July 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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US Military Holds Strategic Training Operations in Panama Canal Region

In a show of strategic coordination, the United States military has partnered with Panama’s national police to conduct a new round of defensive military drills focused on the Panama...

July 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Autonomous Warships? Lockheed and HavocAI Push for AI-Driven Warfare

In a bid to revolutionize naval warfare through autonomy, Lockheed Martin Ventures has joined forces with emerging tech firm HavocAI to speed up the development of weaponized unmanned surface...

July 10, 2025
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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...

AI-Powered Tech from BAE Aims to Enhance Battlefield Medical Care

To modernize and streamline battlefield healthcare, the U.S. Air Force is joining forces with BAE Systems to advance BATDOK, an AI-enabled medical software tool. This digital solution is engineered...

July 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
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France Eyed as Arquus and Daimler Collaborate on Military Truck Proposal

In a bid to revamp its military truck fleet, France may soon benefit from a newly announced strategic alliance between Arquus and Daimler Truck. Revealed on Thursday, the deal...