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July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

AI-enabled naval radar system introduced for real-time sea-based threat detection.

Lockheed Martin recently tested a next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system powered by artificial intelligence to improve maritime surveillance capabilities. The trials, held off the U.S. West Coast, involved...

July 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan purchases Airbus H160s.

Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau placed an order for an Airbus H160. The helicopter will be deployed for fire fighting, search and rescue missions, as well as disaster response...

July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

The United States and Ukraine Initiate Joint Gunpowder Production

The Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (Ukroboronprom) and the US firm D&M Holding Company have formed a joint venture to produce gunpowder in the US for the Ukrainian...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

For the German Air Force, Airbus and Kratos promote Valkyrie as a “Loyal Wingman.”

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029....

The modular missiles unveiled by South Korea’s LIG Nex1 are designed to execute smarter, swarming assaults.

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has introduced a pair of modular missiles that blend autonomy, payload flexibility, and multi-mission versatility. The first is a 250-pound (113-kilogram) missile built for strike,...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Avilus Debuts ‘New Generation’ Trio of UAVs for Rescue, Recon, and Resupply

German drone-maker Avilus has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that targets improvements on long-range reconnaissance, medical support, and tactical response. The new portfolio begins with...

The Pentagon hires a business to construct the command center for Guam’s defense system.

The US Department of Defense has contracted a Guam-based firm to build an air and missile defense system command center in the strategically important US island territory. Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima...

The final Independence Class combat vessel was delivered to the US Navy.

Austal USA has delivered the final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship, designated LCS 38, to the US Navy. Named the future USS Pierre, the ship was launched in 2024 and...

The Norwegian army now employs Skydio’s tiny drones.

The Norwegian Armed Forces have contracted Skydio to deliver its proprietary X10D unmanned aerial systems, under a deal valued at nearly $9.8 million. The U.S.-made drones are equipped with...

July 16, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Morocco gives L3Harris a contract to improve its fleet of C-130 aircraft

The Royal Moroccan Air Force has contracted L3Harris Technologies to upgrade its fleet of C-130 transport aircraft. The project, beginning this year at L3Harris’ Texas-based Waco facility, will include...