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August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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V-BAT Drone Testing Completed by US Coast Guard Before Operational Rollout

Operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS) has been completed by the US Coast Guard, clearing the way for future deployment across its fleet of cutters. The...

Navy Considers Launching New Line of Autonomous Ships for Cargo Operations

The US Navy is seeking industry partners to design a new fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) capable of transporting containerized mission modules. The project aims to increase the...

Italy Adds Advanced Frigate ‘Emilio Bianchi’ to Naval Fleet

The Italian Navy has taken delivery of the Emilio Bianchi, a next-generation multi-role frigate built through bilateral defense collaboration with France and overseen by the OCCAR agency. The vessel...

August 5, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

DARPA Collaborates with RTX on Strengthening Cyber Vulnerability Detection

BBN Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX, has been selected by DARPA to support the INGOTS program, which focuses on improving cybersecurity through the automated detection and disruption of complex...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Final C-295 Transport Aircraft Shipment Delivered to India by Airbus

India has completed a key military aviation milestone with the delivery of the final 16 C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus. The aircraft were formally handed over in Seville, Spain,...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thai Government Finalizes $600 Million Contract for Swedish Combat Aircraft

The Royal Thai Air Force has finalized the purchase of four Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, valued at $600 million. The approval follows closely on the...

Taiwan Proposes New Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Capabilities

Taiwan is finalizing a new special defense budget worth up to $30 billion to improve its missile and drone arsenal. The Ministry of National Defense is expected to present...

Japan to Supply 11 Modern Warships to Strengthen Australian Navy

Australia will modernize its navy by acquiring 11 stealthy Mogami-class frigates from Japan, marking a $6 billion agreement over ten years. The ships, designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, beat...

Slovenia Acquires Two Extra IRIS-T SLM Systems Under EU Shield

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Slovenia has secured two additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Diehl Defence. The country had previously acquired one such unit...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall to Deliver More Than 1,300 Military Trucks to Germany

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has secured a major order from the German Armed Forces for over 1,300 logistics vehicles, totaling nearly €770 million ($891 million). The purchase includes protected...