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June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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,...

June 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Unmanned Systems

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...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

Rapid-Deploy Ballistic-Resistant Command Post Built in 24 Hours by Norwegian Firm

Norwegian firm Cyviz has presented a fast-deployable, bulletproof mobile command unit engineered for military and emergency use. The command center was successfully constructed and made operational in just 24...