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August 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan to Supply 11 Modern Warships to Strengthen Australian Navy

Australia will modernize its navy by acquiring 11 stealthy Mogami-class frigates from Japan, marking a $6 billion agreement over ten years. The ships, designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, beat...

August 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Slovenia Acquires Two Extra IRIS-T SLM Systems Under EU Shield

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Slovenia has secured two additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Diehl Defence. The country had previously acquired one such unit...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall to Deliver More Than 1,300 Military Trucks to Germany

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has secured a major order from the German Armed Forces for over 1,300 logistics vehicles, totaling nearly €770 million ($891 million). The purchase includes protected...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Defense VTOL Aircraft Project Launched by L3Harris and Joby Collaboration

In a push to develop advanced aerial systems for defense, L3Harris Technologies and Joby Aviation are teaming up to design a next-gen VTOL aircraft equipped with hybrid piloting features....

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit and Indian Partner to Jointly Provide Next-Gen MRL System

In a significant move for India’s defense sector, Nibe Limited has signed an agreement with Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems to manufacture the Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS)...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Navigation System Introduced by US Army Following Black Hawk Crash

After a fatal collision over the Potomac River involving a US Army Black Hawk and a commercial jet, the military has begun deploying new navigation technology to its helicopter...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Forces to Receive New Planning Systems From Northrop for Multi-Domain Missions

Northrop Grumman is expanding its role in defense innovation with a $180 million deal to build new mission planning systems for the US military. This contract supports smarter and...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South China Sea Sees First-Ever Joint Naval Patrols by India and Philippines

Indian warships have begun joint patrols with the Philippine Navy in the South China Sea for the first time, a development timed with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

Advanced Spectrum System Enables US Forces to Track Threats and Personal Signal Exposure

To strengthen digital battlefield awareness, the US Army is testing a new capability called the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS). This innovative tool enables soldiers to detect and analyze...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Reinforcements Sent to Senegal’s East as Mali Border Threats Grow

Facing increased militant activity near its eastern frontier, Senegal is deploying new gendarmerie forces to strengthen border security with Mali. The move follows jihadist attacks in nearby Diboli, a...