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July 17, 2025
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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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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...

Patria sells Denmark 129 well-liked armored vehicles.

Denmark has selected Patria, a Finnish defense manufacturer, to supply 129 CAVS 6×6 armored vehicles, with delivery starting this year. These vehicles will support training and deployment beginning in...

July 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Wescom Defence, a British company, will introduce the “Next-Gen Concealment System.”

The UK’s Wescom Defence will showcase its ATMIS MSC suite, an advanced multispectral camouflage system, at DSEI 2025 in London. Developed to optimize concealment in challenging and unpredictable terrain,...

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...

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...

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...

To expand its battlefield robotics powered by AI, XTEND raises $30 million.

XTEND has raised an additional $30 million to bolster its U.S. operations and accelerate production of its AI-driven autonomous tactical robots. The company plans to use the funding to...

Spain to buy more than 200 self-propelled howitzers

Spain’s military is set to acquire over 200 new self-propelled howitzers as part of a major modernization effort to replace its outdated M109 artillery systems. The €3 billion ($3.51...

July 15, 2025
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R&D

Russia Initiates a Program to Replace the Mi-8/17 Helicopter

Russian media reports that development is underway on a next-generation multirole helicopter intended to replace the aging Mi-8/17 fleet. Named the Mi-80, the new aircraft draws inspiration from the...