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August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Army Explores New Ground Drone to Aid Brigade Missions

The US Army is exploring a new unmanned ground vehicle prototype to strengthen support for its Armored Brigade Combat Teams. A request for information has been published seeking proposals...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Grid Aero Cargo Drone Designed for Long-Haul Missions

Startup Grid Aero, headquartered in California, has unveiled its first product, the Lifter-Lite cargo drone, after operating in stealth mode. The company refers to the system as the “pickup...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Blueye Secures Deal to Equip Dutch Navy With ROVs

The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected Blueye Robotics of Norway, working alongside Dutch partner RVI Tools, to provide a new set of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The partnership...

US Authorizes Sale of Javelin Missiles to Australia

Australia is set to expand its anti-tank warfare capability after the US State Department approved a proposed $97.3-million sale of Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU). The request includes...

August 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
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US Army Awards Sikorsky $43M to Update Black Hawk Fleet

Sikorsky Aircraft, under Lockheed Martin, has received an initial $43 million contract from the US Army to begin upgrading its iconic Black Hawk helicopter fleet. The modernization plan centers...

$1.6B Plan: New Zealand Orders Submarine-Hunting Fleet

The government of New Zealand has confirmed a US$1.16 billion contract for five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, strengthening its anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The move is part of a broader...

August 20, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Mergers & JV

Over 500 US-Philippines Military Exercises Set 2026

Washington and Manila have given the go-ahead for more than 500 joint defense activities scheduled for 2026, strengthening their alliance under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The decision emerged...

August 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

TF-2000: Turkey Shows Design of Its First Destroyer

ASFAT, Turkey’s defense contractor, has showcased the design of the TF-2000 destroyer, a flagship project that will serve as the nation’s first indigenous vessel dedicated to air and missile...

August 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Stinger Missile Parts to Be Co-Made in Europe by Raytheon, Diehl

US defense giant Raytheon has joined forces with Diehl Defence of Germany to bolster production of the Stinger missile in Europe. The agreement, formalized by a memorandum of understanding,...

$13.9M US Army Deal With X-Bow for Rocket Motor

X-Bow Systems, headquartered in New Mexico, and the US Army are jointly investing $13.9 million to produce a new rocket motor for the GMLRS. The project aims to address...