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July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Joint Gunpowder Production Kicks Off Between Ukraine and the United States

In a major international collaboration, Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom and American company D&M Holding have joined forces to launch a gunpowder production venture in the United States. The partnership aims to...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Offered by Airbus-Kratos Duo for Germany’s Air Force

Airbus Defence and Space and Kratos Defense have announced a joint proposal to supply the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone to the German Air Force, targeting deployment by 2029. The initiative...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

‘Next-Gen’ UAV Set by Avilus Targets Rescue, Recon, and Resupply Roles

Germany’s Avilus has revealed a fresh lineup of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to bolster capabilities in areas such as long-distance reconnaissance, field medical response, and rapid tactical deployment....

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Unveils New Missiles Optimized for Swarm-Based Operations

In a move to elevate South Korea’s guided weapon systems, LIG Nex1 has launched two advanced modular missiles that fuse artificial intelligence, precision targeting, and scalable payload options into...

Defense Firm Selected to Develop Command Center for Guam by Pentagon

The Pentagon has entrusted Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC — a consortium anchored by Guam’s own Core Tech — with the construction of a comprehensive missile defense command center on the...

July 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Airbus H160 Chopper Ordered by Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau

Airbus Helicopters has secured a new order from the Nagoya City Fire Bureau for its advanced H160 multi-role helicopter, aimed at expanding the bureau’s capabilities in rescue, reconnaissance, and...

Skydio Supplies Tactical Drones to Norwegian Forces

The Norwegian Armed Forces have awarded California-based drone maker Skydio a contract valued at 101 million Norwegian kroner ($9.8 million) for the delivery of its state-of-the-art X10D small unmanned...

July 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches