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ATHENA by Northrop Advances Threat Detection Tech

Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA missile warning sensor has been approved for Phase II of the US Army’s Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS) initiative, a next-generation threat warning program designed to...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

France’s Arquus Delivers Bastion Vehicles to Kyiv

Arquus, a French defense manufacturer, is preparing to deliver 50 Bastion armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, completing a 61-vehicle order aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s battlefield resilience. The vehicles are...

Israel Funds $1.5B Combat Fleet Expansion in Gaza

Tel Aviv has launched a $1.5 billion initiative to accelerate the production of armored platforms, including tanks and troop carriers, in response to the ongoing war in Gaza. Announced...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Seoul Marks First Vietnam K9 Howitzer Export

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has secured an export contract with Vietnam valued at $250 million, covering the delivery of 20 K9 Thunder howitzers. According to reports, shipments will...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Forces Employ L3Harris EW in Talisman Sabre

The US military employed L3Harris’s advanced EW technology during Talisman Sabre 2025 with Australia, using it to detect and analyze marine vessel radars. The exercise highlighted the system’s capability...

Q-Net to Provide USAF Advanced Comms Systems

Q-Net Security, headquartered in Missouri, has signed a contract with the US Air Force to improve the speed and security of battlefield communications in missions where reliable connectivity is...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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
Procurement & Contracts

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...