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Aselsan Unveils Advanced Tactical Systems Covering Comms and Counter-Drones

Turkish defense company Aselsan has introduced a range of next-generation tactical systems at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul. The newly unveiled technologies are designed to...

Lockheed Teams Up with California Tech Company for Golden Dome Project

Core Systems has partnered with Lockheed Martin to strengthen its position in the US military’s Golden Dome missile defense program, a major initiative focused on neutralizing evolving aerial threats....

Leonardo to Acquire Iveco Defense in $1.95 Billion Deal

Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo has announced its plan to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles, a manufacturer of military and civilian armored vehicles, for €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). The...

AM General Secures More Humvee Orders from US Army

AM General has received a $126.5-million contract from the US Army to deliver additional M1165A1B3 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees). This latest award builds on a previously granted...

July 31, 2025
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Textron and Leonardo Promote M-346N for Navy Training Role

Textron and Leonardo have joined forces to propose the Beechcraft M-346N light aircraft for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program. Their collaboration targets an upcoming Department...

July 31, 2025
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Pakistan Receives Initial Batch of Z-10ME Helicopters from China

Pakistan has started receiving Z-10ME attack helicopters from China as part of its effort to modernize its tactical rotary-wing capabilities. Although the transfer has not been officially confirmed by...

US Partner Teams With Exail for Supply of 100 UUV Navigation Systems

Exail, a prominent navigation systems provider, has secured a new agreement with a major U.S. defense company to supply 100 Phins Compact INS units. These systems will enhance the...

July 30, 2025
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US Navy Approves REMUS 620 UUV for Torpedo Tube Operations

The REMUS 620 UUV has passed a critical integration test with Virginia-class submarine systems, thanks to a joint effort by Huntington Ingalls Industries, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the...

US Navy Awards QinetiQ $26M for Submarine System Deliveries

General Dynamics Electric Boat has selected QinetiQ US for subcontracts totaling $26 million to supply advanced systems for the US Navy’s Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. QinetiQ will handle manufacturing,...

July 30, 2025
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Construction Begins on India’s First AI-Enabled Maritime Patrol Vessel

India has launched construction on its inaugural AI-integrated patrol vessel, a key asset for enhancing maritime security and conducting various operations within its exclusive economic zone. Named the Next...