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August 22, 2025
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Border Sees Army Testing AR and Anti-Drone Gear

The US Army is conducting field evaluations of augmented reality systems and anti-drone weapons while supporting Customs and Border Protection along the US-Mexico border. The effort, rooted in policies...

US Navy Awards HII $267M Training Deal

HII’s Mission Technologies division has secured a contract ceiling of $267 million under a multiple-award agreement to provide advanced training products and services for the US Navy. Through this...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Patriot PAC-2 Blast Under Probe in Taiwan Drill

A reported explosion of a Patriot PAC-2 missile during Taiwan’s annual precision live-fire exercise is under investigation by the island’s military. The incident occurred at Jiupeng in Pingtung County,...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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AeroVironment Supplies P550 Small UAS to Army

The US Army has received its first delivery of P550 uncrewed aerial systems from AeroVironment as part of the Long-Range Reconnaissance program. The package contained multiple drone units, training...

$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 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

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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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...

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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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...