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August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Joint Naval Drills Underway in Sea of Japan by Russia and China

On Sunday, China and Russia commenced joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, signaling deepening defense cooperation amid their shared opposition to a US-led global order. The three-day...

August 2, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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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Unmanned Systems

Anduril to Provide Taiwan With Advanced Drone and C2 Capabilities

Taiwan is deepening its defense cooperation with US tech firm Anduril, signing a new memorandum of understanding focused on procuring command and control software and unmanned aerial systems. The...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Naval Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

$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...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...