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August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

China and Russia Begin Naval Exercises in Sea of Japan

China and Russia have started joint naval drills near Vladivostok as part of “Joint Sea-2025.” The three-day exercise includes guided-missile destroyers and aims to deepen strategic military cooperation. The...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Senegal Bolsters Eastern Forces in Response to Threats from Mali Border

In response to jihadist threats from Mali, Senegal has deployed new gendarmerie units in the east, including surveillance and rapid-response teams. The move follows attacks by JNIM near the...

US Army Awards Palantir Contract Valued at Up to $10 Billion

Palantir has secured a $10 billion contract to provide the US Army with AI and data software. The deal consolidates previous agreements and ensures long-term access to Palantir’s tools....

August 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Indra establishes new facility for producing military vehicles in Spain and EU

Indra has secured a new facility in Spain to produce electronic systems for military vehicles used in Spanish and European defense programs. The site will also support R&D and...

Lockheed and Raytheon win $8B contracts to deliver allied missile systems

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have received nearly $8 billion to deliver Patriot and other missile systems to US allies. The multi-year contracts expand global supply of air defense solutions...

August 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Novel fog computing tech promises quantum-safe encryption for combat data

A new ‘fog’ computing system aims to secure battlefield data with quantum-resistant encryption. The system supports edge-based communication between soldiers and AI-enabled sensors, ensuring operational integrity in future combat...

General Dynamics to build another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for US Navy

The US Navy has placed a new order with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Known for its Aegis combat system, the vessel strengthens the...

Taiwan partners with Anduril on drone and C2 systems contract

Taiwan has signed a defense agreement with US firm Anduril for drones and AI-enabled command-and-control systems. The deal includes loitering munitions and surveillance drones aimed at strengthening Taiwan’s asymmetric...

Italy receives initial Aster missile delivery from MBDA

MBDA has delivered the first batch of Aster 30 air defense missiles to Italy’s military. These missiles offer high-precision interception against aerial threats including cruise missiles and aircraft. The...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Philippines showcases loitering munition disguised as a small vessel

The Philippines has unveiled a new loitering munition disguised as a civilian watercraft. Developed in partnership with domestic firms, the system is designed for naval attacks with stealthy deployment...