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July 21, 2025
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French Army Showcases New Griffon Mortar Carrier at Paris Display

France’s military modernization drive has taken a significant step forward with the unveiling of the Griffon MEPAC—a mobile, self-propelled mortar variant of the Griffon 6×6 armored vehicle platform. This...

AM General Secures $150M Order to Supply Humvees to Israeli Forces

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a substantial procurement contract with U.S.-based AM General to acquire a large fleet of Humvees and associated spare parts. Funded through U.S....

British Forces Launch AI-Powered Spear Tech to Enhance Combat Targeting

In a major leap forward for battlefield automation, the British Army has unveiled Asgard, a new AI-driven platform built to streamline target acquisition and long-range engagement. Designed to empower...

Anduril Lands Nearly $100 Million Contract for Future Command and Control Tech

Anduril Industries has secured a $99.6 million contract from the U.S. Army to lead the design and delivery of a cutting-edge next-generation command and control (NGC2) prototype. This initiative...

HIMARS rocket system rapidly deployed by US Marines at Talisman Sabre

As part of Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest bilateral defense exercise between Australia and the United States, the U.S. Marine Corps executed a high-priority logistics mission showcasing its operational...

July 20, 2025
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Belgium debuts Griffon, Falcon CLVs in 2025 parade

During an exclusive preview event, the Army Recognition editorial team covered the full-dress rehearsal of Belgium’s upcoming National Day military parade in Brussels. This behind-the-scenes access gave a rare...

July 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkey’s defense body orders six Kaan fighter prototypes

Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) took a major step forward in its domestic fighter aircraft initiative by placing an order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation...

July 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

NZ Navy uses Bluebottle drones in Fiji for joint patrols

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), named Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso, a regional mission focused...

July 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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INS Nistar joins Indian Navy to bolster underwater rescue and warfare

India has achieved a significant milestone in naval self-reliance with the commissioning of INS Nistar, the country’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV). The vessel was...

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

U.S. autonomous aircraft achieves high-speed HSMM test with extended range

Anduril Industries has successfully completed a key phase in the development of its Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV), following a series of rigorous flight tests held in May 2025....