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July 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Canadian Air Force Considers Fighter Drones to Complement F-35s

Canada’s Department of National Defence is preparing to launch a large-scale procurement program for tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which will be integrated into the country’s evolving defense strategy...

July 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

$30 Million Funding Boost for XTEND’s AI Battlefield Tech

XTEND has announced the successful closure of a $30 million funding round to advance its U.S. expansion plans and significantly scale the production of its AI-powered tactical robotic systems....

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Selects Rolls-Royce Engines for LCAC 100 Fleet

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide 12 MT7 turboshaft engines and related components for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft, which form a core...

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

First Trilateral Naval Logistics Deal Signed by US, Australia, and Japan

In a significant step toward deeper military integration, Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral logistics agreement, designed to improve interoperability in maritime operations. The...

July 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Secures Biggest RAM Launcher Deal from Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX subsidiary Raytheon a $74 million contract to expand its arsenal of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Launching Systems, in what is described as the...

July 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

New Hydrogen-Powered K3 Tank Underway in South Korea

In a move to revolutionize its armored warfare capabilities, Hyundai Rotem of South Korea has begun work on the K3 main battle tank, a next-generation armored vehicle intended to...

July 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Helicopter Development Launched to Succeed Mi-8/17 Fleet in Russia

Russian aerospace industry sources have confirmed the commencement of work on the Mi-80, a next-generation multirole helicopter designed to replace the aging Mi-8/17 fleet, which remains a core asset...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

DT-46 Tactical Drone Showcased by French Army at Bastille Day

In a notable moment highlighting France’s defense modernization, the French Army publicly showcased its DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone for the first time during the Bastille Day parade on the...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Procures 8 V-BAT Recon Drones Used in Ukraine

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has announced the acquisition of eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, which will be deployed by both the Royal Netherlands Navy and...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Colombia Unveils ‘Dragom’, Its First Locally-Built Military Drone

In a major milestone for its defense industry, Colombia’s Ministry of Defense has unveiled “Dragom,” the country’s first indigenous military drone, signaling a significant step toward defense technology self-reliance....