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August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

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

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...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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 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

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Air Platforms

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...

August 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

$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 20, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Over 500 US-Philippines Military Exercises Set 2026

Washington and Manila have given the go-ahead for more than 500 joint defense activities scheduled for 2026, strengthening their alliance under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The decision emerged...