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July 11, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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...

July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

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...

July 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

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...

July 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

According to a report, France wants an 80% stake in the FCAS fighter jet program.

France has reportedly asked Germany for an 80% share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the joint fighter jet initiative also involving Spain, according to Reuters. The project,...

July 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Next-Gen EW Shield for Tactical Comms Released by California Company

Spectrum Dominance 2.0, a firmware update from California’s Silvus Technologies, enhances the capabilities of its StreamCaster radios in order to operate in contested environments. The upgrade, which is available...

July 9, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The US Army introduces a ‘touch’ to online training with innovative haptic technology.

By incorporating haptics technology into its Synthetic Training Environment Live Training Systems (STE LTS), the US Army is attempting to close the divide between virtual training and real-world combat....

July 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed provides Japan with its first SPY-7 radar antennas.

From Lockheed Martin, the Japanese Ministry of Defense has taken delivery of its first set of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas, which will be installed on Tokyo’s first Aegis System...