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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...

Turkey Sells Indonesia Two Istif Warships

Indonesia has finalized a nearly $1 billion agreement to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, announced during a defense convention in Istanbul. The acquisition supports Jakarta’s drive to boost...

Taiwan receives its second batch of American-made Abrams combat tanks.

Taiwan has taken delivery of a second shipment of 42 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the United States, strengthening its armored ground forces amid ongoing regional tensions. The...

July 29, 2025
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Raytheon Introduces New Targeting System for American Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a business under RTX, has unveiled the MTS-A-HD, a next-generation high-definition targeting system aimed at enhancing situational awareness and decision-making for US Navy helicopter crews in high-threat maritime...

The US government gave Lockheed Martin a $2 billion deal for THAAD interceptors.

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2-billion contract to produce additional Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. The work, spanning sites in Dallas, Sunnyvale,...

July 29, 2025
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DIRCM Self-Protection Suite to be Installed on German Air Force A400M by Elbit

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded a $260-million contract to Elbit Systems to equip the German Air Force’s A400M transport aircraft with advanced self-protection systems. Over the next six...

In order to upgrade its armored force, the Czech Republic signs a Leopard 2A4 maintenance agreement with Rheinmetall.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a CZK 6.16 billion (around EUR 250 million) agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the long-term maintenance of the Czech Army’s Leopard...

July 28, 2025
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The Tokyo Fire Department adds another Airbus H225 to its fleet to modernize it.

The Tokyo Fire Department has selected Airbus Helicopters’ H225 to enhance its aerial response capabilities, awarding a contract for the aircraft following a competitive tender. The new H225 will...