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US Navy Plans Uncrewed Cargo Vessels for Strategic Transport Missions

The US Navy has opened a call for defense contractors to propose new unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for moving containerized payloads. This initiative, managed by the Program Executive Office,...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thai Government Signs $600M Agreement for Swedish Gripen Jets

Thailand’s air force will acquire four Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, securing a $600 million deal to upgrade its fleet after recent deadly clashes with Cambodia. The decision follows a...

Netherlands Becomes First NATO Member to Purchase US Arms for Ukraine

The Netherlands is set to purchase 500 million euros ($577 million) worth of US weaponry to support Ukraine, marking the first NATO country to do so under the Prioritized...

Thai Army Introduces Laser Weapon to Combat Drone Threats

The Royal Thai Army has introduced a sophisticated high-energy laser weapon capable of intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with precise aim, designed specifically to counter the growing threat from...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Procures Over 1,300 Rheinmetall Trucks to Modernize Military Logistics

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles will deliver 1,300+ logistics vehicles to the German military in a €770M ($891M) deal. The order includes swap-body systems and unprotected transport vehicles, with delivery...

Slovenia Expands Air Defense With Two Additional IRIS-T SLM Units

Slovenia has ordered two additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative. Following its January 2024 order, the new deal includes radars,...

Australia Finalizes Deal to Acquire 11 High-Tech Warships From Japan

Australia will acquire 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates from Japan for $6 billion over 10 years. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, these warships will enhance Australia’s navy in response to...

Taiwan Proposes New Defense Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Programs

Taiwan’s defense ministry is proposing a special $20–30 billion budget to boost its missile and drone capabilities. The plan, expected by month-end, marks the fourth special defense budget aimed...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

L3Harris and Joby Join Forces on VTOL Aircraft Combining Manned and Unmanned Flight

L3Harris Technologies and Joby Aviation are co-developing a new VTOL defense aircraft featuring hybrid manned-unmanned operation. Designed for low-altitude missions, it will use gas turbines and Joby’s S4 airframe....

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

US Army Introduces Updated Helicopter Navigation Following Black Hawk Crash

The US Army is issuing 1,700 new Stratus navigation devices after a fatal Black Hawk collision with a commercial jet in DC. The Fort Belvoir-based 12th Aviation Battalion, involved...