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July 31, 2025
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Textron and Leonardo promote M-346N as Navy’s next trainer jet

Textron and Leonardo are offering the M-346N aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s next trainer jet. The jet is based on Leonardo’s M-346 and replaces the aging T-45 Goshawk. M-346N...

Aselsan unveils new tactical systems for comms and drone defense

Aselsan, Turkey’s defense tech giant, launched new battlefield solutions at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul. The systems target communication, counter-drone, low-altitude air defense, and precision strike. Leading the lineup is...

Leonardo to acquire Iveco Defense for $1.95B

Italian defense company Leonardo will buy Iveco Defence for €1.7B ($1.95B). Iveco produces military and civil armored vehicles. The acquisition is expected to finalize in Q1 2026, pending approvals....

California tech company joins Lockheed’s missile defense project

California’s Core Systems has joined Lockheed Martin to support its Golden Dome missile defense bid. Core will provide rugged rack infrastructure for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), a...

July 31, 2025
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China starts sending Z-10ME helicopters to Pakistan

Pakistan has started receiving Z-10ME attack helicopters from China to modernize its rotorcraft fleet. Although the governments haven’t confirmed it, visuals show the choppers with Pakistan Army markings. Pakistan...

US Army expands Humvee fleet from AM General

AM General has secured a $126.5M contract to deliver more M1165A1B3 Humvees to the U.S. Army. This expands a previous deal, now totaling $3 billion. While the exact number...

July 30, 2025
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The REMUS 620 drone was approved by the US Navy for launching from torpedo tubes.

A joint team from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy has verified the compatibility of the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)...

QinetiQ was awarded a $26 million contract to provide essential systems for U.S. nuclear submarines.

General Dynamics Electric Boat has selected QinetiQ US for subcontracts worth $26 million to deliver key systems for the US Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Under this agreement, QinetiQ...

July 30, 2025
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India Begins Construction of Its First AI-Equipped Patrol Vessel to Combat Maritime Threats

India has begun construction of its first artificial intelligence-enabled patrol vessel, marking a significant step in enhancing maritime security and operational capabilities. Dubbed the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel...

July 29, 2025
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Under the EU defense plan, France’s SEAir will create an unmanned surface vessel.

French firm SEAir has initiated a European Defence Fund-backed project to develop ARROW, a fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV). Unveiled in Brussels and coordinated through the European Defence...