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Washington Orders Additional VAMPIRE Units for Broader European Defense

The US has awarded L3Harris a fresh contract to supply additional VAMPIRE anti-drone systems as part of its efforts to support allied European forces. The new order expands on...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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UK Adopts ROV to Combat Underwater Threats to National Infrastructure

The UK’s Dstl has introduced a new remotely operated underwater vehicle designed to protect the nation’s submerged infrastructure from sabotage. This rugged ROV is engineered to locate, neutralize, and...

Britain Secures Long-Term Protector UAV Support From General Atomics

The United Kingdom has locked in a multi-year logistics and maintenance agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to sustain the RAF’s Protector drone fleet. Dubbed UK PASS, the deal...

Skyways Wins $37M Contract to Mass-Produce Military Cargo Drones

Texas-based Skyways has signed a $37-million contract with the US Air Force to move its V3 cargo drone into large-scale production. As part of the contract, the firm will...

Berlin to Arm F-35s With Norwegian JSM Under $642M Deal

Germany has selected the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fleet through a bilateral arrangement with Norway worth $642 million. Parliamentary approval was granted on June 4, joining Germany...

June 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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New Japanese Naval Survey Ship JS Akashi Launched by Mitsubishi

At its Shimonoseki yard, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has unveiled a new research ship for the Japanese Navy, called JS Akashi (AGS-5107). The vessel will carry out in-depth ocean surveys,...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Kia Reveals Modern Tactical Truck Variants for Defense Operations

Kia Corporation has added a new mid-sized truck to its military vehicle offerings, enhancing its role in the defense sector. The Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV), presented in Gwangju,...

India Assigns BEML to Manufacture Arjun Tank Support Equipment

BEML has been chosen under a government licensing agreement to produce logistical and maintenance vehicles for India’s Arjun tanks. The company will supply heavy transport trailers with 70-ton capacity...

June 10, 2025
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UK’s Next-Gen Air Defense System Could Be Delivered by Northrop and Marshall

Northrop Grumman and Marshall are collaborating to offer a domestic solution for the British Army’s new GBAD requirement. The proposed system would integrate UK-sourced technology to align with Ministry...

June 10, 2025
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Black Hawk Deal Canceled as Poland Rethinks Military Spending

Poland has opted not to proceed with its previously planned purchase of 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for its armed forces. The Polish Armament Group ended the procurement process,...