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July 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

The first modified P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is integrated by the US Navy to increase the fleet’s preparedness.

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), marking a key milestone under a contract awarded in...

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July 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway’s purchase of $2.6 billion worth of HH-60W helicopters has been approved by the United States.

The United States has approved a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related equipment to Norway, a key NATO ally. The deal, announced Friday, aims to...

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July 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Lockheed and HavocAI Bet on a Ship-Free War

Lockheed Martin Ventures has partnered with Rhode Island-based startup HavocAI in a new effort to advance autonomous maritime warfare capabilities for the U.S. military. The collaboration focuses on developing...

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In support of the U.S. Army’s SGT Stout Program, Moog signs a contract for spare parts for the second year.

Moog has secured a new contract with Leonardo DRS for a second-year spares order supporting the U.S. Army’s SGT Stout air defense systems. This agreement ensures the continued readiness...

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For improved protection, the U.S. Army will outfit its soldiers around the world with cutting-edge Danish wearable counter-drone technologies.

The U.S. Army is advancing its modular drone defense capabilities with a $26 million contract awarded to Danish firm MyDefence. The historic deal marks a significant step in deploying...

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July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

In the DARPA X-Plane Program, Bell Textron triumphs over Aurora.

Bell Textron has been selected as the sole contractor for DARPA’s high-speed experimental aircraft project, outpacing Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences. The contract, under Phase 2 of the Speed and...

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GDELS provides Germany with its first Eagle 6×6 ambulance.

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has delivered the first Eagle 6×6 medium protected medical vehicle to the German Armed Forces under a 2020 contract. The vehicle was handed...

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A Florida business obtains a US Air Force contract for a safe aerial communications platform.

Florida-based startup PureCipher has secured a contract to enhance secure communications for U.S. Air Force combat operations. The company will deploy its AI-powered systems to support critical missions with...

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With BAE’s New Tool, Battlefield Medics Are Receiving AI Assistance

The U.S. Air Force has partnered with BAE Systems to enhance BATDOK (Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit), an AI-driven tool aimed at improving how medics monitor and manage...

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Ukraine Unveils Novel System Connecting ‘Thousands’ of EW Units to Combat Drones

Ukrainian technology company Kvertus has introduced “Atlas,” a powerful electronic warfare (EW) system designed to protect frontline troops against the rising threat of drones. Reports indicate that Atlas can...

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