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Palantir Secures Major Army Deal for Up to $10B

Data analytics and AI firm Palantir has landed a massive contract with the US Army, worth up to $10 billion over ten years. The deal, announced Thursday, streamlines multiple...

August 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Quantum-Enabled Fog System Targets Enhanced Military Data Protection

A new fog computing solution developed by Forward Edge-AI in collaboration with the NSA is set to be awarded a US patent, marking a major step forward in battlefield...

August 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

New Production Hub Launched by Indra for European Defense Vehicles

Spanish defense technology firm Indra has taken over a manufacturing plant in Gijón, Asturias, marking a strategic push to enhance its land vehicle production capabilities. The acquisition from Duro...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Sentinel ICBM Program Marks Milestone With Second-Stage Motor Test

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have completed a key milestone for the Sentinel ICBM program by testing the stage-two solid rocket motor under simulated flight conditions in...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Advanced Missile Defense System Begins Deployment in South Korea

In a move to strengthen its aerial defenses, South Korea has completed the early deployment of the second phase of its upgraded Cheongung-II missile defense system. Originally designed to...

MBDA Ships First Delivery of Aster Missiles to Italian Forces

As part of a €2-billion contract signed in late 2022, MBDA has delivered the first Aster air defense missiles to Italy, ahead of the original 2026 timeline. France is...

$8 Billion Missile Contract Awarded to Lockheed, Raytheon to Support US Allies

In a major development, the US Air Force has contracted Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for missile production totaling $7.8 billion under international defense sales. Lockheed’s $4.29-billion agreement includes deliveries...

US Navy Commissions New Arleigh Burke-Class Ship From General Dynamics

The US Navy has expanded its fleet of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers with a new contract awarded to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for the construction of DDG 148. This...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MQ-9 Drone Control Systems Get Major Overhaul from GA-ASI, Tobyhanna

A new milestone has been reached in MQ-9 Reaper support as Tobyhanna Army Depot and GA-ASI unveiled a comprehensive repair and diagnostics solution for its Ground Control Station. This...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Philippine Drone Designed as Civilian Boat for Covert Strikes

A team of Filipino engineers from Mindanao State University has introduced a new concept in maritime warfare—a kamikaze drone disguised as a civilian boat. This vessel is being developed...