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July 7, 2025
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For FCAS drone operations, Airbus converts the A400M into a “multi-domain brain.”

Airbus has unveiled a significant improvement to its A400M military transport plane, including intentions to redesign the platform to accommodate the Multi-Domain Combat Cloud (MDCC) and the Future Combat...

July 7, 2025
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$1.4 billion in AMRAAM missiles for air defense and aerial strikes will be purchased by Australia.

The most recent versions of the AMRAAM missile, which provide air defense and aerial strike capabilities, will be purchased by the Australian government for 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39...

July 6, 2025
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In the midst of growing tensions, South Korea intends to purchase an additional 36 U.S. AH-64E Apache assault helicopters.

South Korea intends to buy 36 more Apache Guardian AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States. The new acquisition is a sign of Seoul’s dedication to increasing its sophisticated...

July 4, 2025
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To counter China’s strategy for air dominance, the United States will spend 3.5 billion on new F-47 fighter planes.

The U.S. Department of Defense’s data, released at the conclusion of June 2025, showed that the United States reaffirmed its strategic commitment to air supremacy with a $3.5 billion...

July 3, 2025
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PLA Navy’s 1st “Made in China” aircraft carrier, the “Shandong,” which is equipped with J-15 fighters, moors in Hong Kong.

Days after Hong Kong celebrated its 28th anniversary under Chinese rule, China’s first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier arrived in the city on Thursday. The Shandong, which is over 300...

July 3, 2025
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Terma will assist with the upgrading of the Argentine F-16s.

Terma has solidified its participation in the modernization and operational preparedness of 24 former Royal Danish Air Force F-16 aircraft by signing a support agreement with the Argentine Air...

July 1, 2025
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AI implementation is accelerated across Pentagon command centers by $10 million agreement.

“The Pentagon is acting quickly to integrate generative AI into its fundamental military operations, giving Ask Sage $10 million to increase the usage of large language models (LLMs) throughout...

June 30, 2025
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$1.8 billion contract for US Navy Virginia submarines awarded to General Dynamics

In order to support the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarine program, the US Department of Defense has given General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue...

June 30, 2025
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U.S. Army Forts Will Have Increased Defense thanks to General Dynamics

“A $580 million agreement has been reached by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support the security and preparedness of American Army facilities. This task order covers the Integrated...

June 26, 2025
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The cost of F-35 fighter aircraft is the subject of a dispute between Switzerland and the United States.

A financial dispute has surfaced between Switzerland and the United States concerning the cost of acquiring 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets. Switzerland had agreed to a fixed price...