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July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Awards QinetiQ $26M for Submarine System Deliveries

General Dynamics Electric Boat has selected QinetiQ US for subcontracts totaling $26 million to supply advanced systems for the US Navy’s Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. QinetiQ will handle manufacturing,...

July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Construction Begins on India’s First AI-Enabled Maritime Patrol Vessel

India has launched construction on its inaugural AI-integrated patrol vessel, a key asset for enhancing maritime security and conducting various operations within its exclusive economic zone. Named the Next...

July 30, 2025
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250th MK 48 Torpedo Guidance System Delivered by Lockheed to Navy

Lockheed Martin has reached a key production milestone by delivering the 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control Section, a critical component for the US Navy’s primary submarine-launched torpedo. This...

IBCS Components Delivered by Northrop Grumman Under Initial Production Deal

Northrop Grumman has finalized the delivery of all critical components under the U.S. Army’s Low-Rate Initial Production contract for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). This milestone reinforces the...

July 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Riyadh Air Signs Support Pact With EPCOR for APS5000 System

Riyadh Air has signed a long-term service agreement with EPCOR, the APU expert under Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, for the full maintenance of its APS5000 units...

July 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French Firm SEAir to Develop Unmanned Vessel Under EU Program

SEAir, a French maritime innovation firm, has launched a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) EU-funded project to develop ARROW—an autonomous, hydrofoil-equipped surface vessel. Scheduled for delivery by 2028, the vessel...

July 29, 2025
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Turkish Istif Warships Procured by Indonesia in Naval Deal

At a defense convention in Istanbul, Indonesia signed a major contract to acquire two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, reinforcing its maritime strength in response to growing regional instability. The...

July 29, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

$2 Billion US Contract Granted to Lockheed for THAAD Missile Supply

Lockheed Martin has secured a $2 billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to manufacture THAAD interceptors at various sites across the country, including Texas, California, Alabama, and...

July 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Second Set of US-Built Abrams Tanks Delivered to Taiwan

Taiwan has taken delivery of a second batch of 42 US-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, strengthening its armored capabilities amid persistent threats from China. The tanks arrived at the Port...

July 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Next-Gen Targeting Tech by Raytheon Debuts for US Naval Helicopters

RTX’s Raytheon division has introduced a new high-definition targeting system, the MTS-A-HD, designed to give US Navy helicopter crews clearer visuals and faster targeting capabilities in combat zones. The...