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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...

July 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Zealand deploys Bluebottle unmanned vessels in Fiji to support joint maritime security efforts.

The Royal New Zealand Navy has deployed two Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels (USVs), Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso to enhance maritime security. Transported by...

July 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy commissions INS Nistar to strengthen subsea warfare and deep-sea rescue capabilities.

INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), has been commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command. Designed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, the vessel boosts India’s deep-sea rescue...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

India and France partner to co-develop a $7.08B next-generation fighter jet engine.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended a major joint initiative with France to co-develop a 120 kN-class fighter jet engine, marking a pivotal step in India’s drive for defense...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New AI alliance launched to accelerate defense innovation in the U.S.

Defense-focused investment firm Star26 Capital has partnered with Synthetic Darwin to integrate adaptive AI into its portfolio companies. Through the Darwinslab Ecosystem, AI agents autonomously evolve and optimize algorithms,...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

For the German Air Force, Airbus and Kratos promote Valkyrie as a “Loyal Wingman.”

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029....

July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The United States and Ukraine Initiate Joint Gunpowder Production

The Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (Ukroboronprom) and the US firm D&M Holding Company have formed a joint venture to produce gunpowder in the US for the Ukrainian...