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August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

L3Harris and Joby Join Forces on VTOL Aircraft Combining Manned and Unmanned Flight

L3Harris Technologies and Joby Aviation are co-developing a new VTOL defense aircraft featuring hybrid manned-unmanned operation. Designed for low-altitude missions, it will use gas turbines and Joby’s S4 airframe....

August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

China and Russia Begin Naval Exercises in Sea of Japan

China and Russia have started joint naval drills near Vladivostok as part of “Joint Sea-2025.” The three-day exercise includes guided-missile destroyers and aims to deepen strategic military cooperation. The...

July 31, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

California tech company joins Lockheed’s missile defense project

California’s Core Systems has joined Lockheed Martin to support its Golden Dome missile defense bid. Core will provide rugged rack infrastructure for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), a...

July 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

Textron and Leonardo promote M-346N as Navy’s next trainer jet

Textron and Leonardo are offering the M-346N aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s next trainer jet. The jet is based on Leonardo’s M-346 and replaces the aging T-45 Goshawk. M-346N...

July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The REMUS 620 drone was approved by the US Navy for launching from torpedo tubes.

A joint team from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy has verified the compatibility of the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)...

July 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Outside the United States, ELT Group collaborates with L3Harris to create a multi-sensor testing facility.

US-based L3Harris and Italy’s ELT Group have partnered to establish Italy’s first multi-sensor test facility for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions—marking the first such center outside the United...

July 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Indonesia strengthens cybersecurity cooperation with the Singaporean army.

Indonesia is engaging Singapore in talks to boost military cybersecurity cooperation. Recognizing Singapore’s advanced cyber force—which now operates as a core branch alongside its army, navy, and air force—Indonesia...

For a $315 million contract to develop a prototype for the USAF TOC-L Command Center, Booz Allen and L3Harris are collaborating.

Booz Allen Hamilton has joined forces with L3Harris to deliver the second Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L) prototype to the US Air Force under a $315-million contract. Designed to enhance...

July 23, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Australia Enhances Military Training Operations With the Philippines

Australia has significantly expanded its defense cooperation with the Philippines in 2025, launching over 20 joint training exercises and personnel exchanges—more than double last year’s engagements. The expanded program...

July 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms

U.S. Marines conduct rapid HIMARS deployment using MV-22B aircraft during Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise.

During Talisman Sabre 2025, a major joint exercise between the U.S. and Australia, U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), part of Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, executed...