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August 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

Indra establishes new facility for producing military vehicles in Spain and EU

Indra has secured a new facility in Spain to produce electronic systems for military vehicles used in Spanish and European defense programs. The site will also support R&D and...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed and Raytheon win $8B contracts to deliver allied missile systems

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have received nearly $8 billion to deliver Patriot and other missile systems to US allies. The multi-year contracts expand global supply of air defense solutions...

August 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Novel fog computing tech promises quantum-safe encryption for combat data

A new ‘fog’ computing system aims to secure battlefield data with quantum-resistant encryption. The system supports edge-based communication between soldiers and AI-enabled sensors, ensuring operational integrity in future combat...

August 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics to build another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for US Navy

The US Navy has placed a new order with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Known for its Aegis combat system, the vessel strengthens the...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan partners with Anduril on drone and C2 systems contract

Taiwan has signed a defense agreement with US firm Anduril for drones and AI-enabled command-and-control systems. The deal includes loitering munitions and surveillance drones aimed at strengthening Taiwan’s asymmetric...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Italy receives initial Aster missile delivery from MBDA

MBDA has delivered the first batch of Aster 30 air defense missiles to Italy’s military. These missiles offer high-precision interception against aerial threats including cruise missiles and aircraft. The...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Philippines showcases loitering munition disguised as a small vessel

The Philippines has unveiled a new loitering munition disguised as a civilian watercraft. Developed in partnership with domestic firms, the system is designed for naval attacks with stealthy deployment...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea begins deployment of improved missile defense system

South Korea has completed initial deployment of the upgraded Cheongung-II air defense system. With a 40km range and improved radar, it now intercepts ballistic threats and aircraft alike. This...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI and Tobyhanna launch upgraded MQ-9 Reaper control system

Tobyhanna Army Depot and GA-ASI introduced a new capability to overhaul MQ-9 Reaper Ground Control Stations, covering Linux processors, file servers, and consoles. This builds on a partnership launched...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop and USAF complete first test of Sentinel’s second-stage rocket motor

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force successfully completed the first qualification test of the Sentinel ICBM’s second-stage solid rocket motor. Conducted in Tennessee’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex, the...