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$315M Prototype Contract for USAF TOC-L Command Center Awarded to Booz Allen and L3Harris

Booz Allen Hamilton, in collaboration with L3Harris, has been contracted by the US Air Force to provide the second prototype of a mobile command center, under a $315-million deal...

July 23, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Enhanced Military Training Cooperation Between Australia and Philippines

In 2025, Australia has announced a marked enhancement in its defense partnership with the Philippines, with over 20 joint training activities and personnel exchanges scheduled under the Joint Australian...

July 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

HIMARS rocket system rapidly deployed by US Marines at Talisman Sabre

As part of Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest bilateral defense exercise between Australia and the United States, the U.S. Marine Corps executed a high-priority logistics mission showcasing its operational...

July 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

NZ Navy uses Bluebottle drones in Fiji for joint patrols

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), named Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso, a regional mission focused...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

India, France partner on $7B next-gen fighter engine project

India’s Ministry of Defence is set to take a transformative step in advancing its self-reliance in aerospace technology by recommending a strategic partnership with France for the co-development of...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

AI alliance formed to accelerate US defense tech growth

Star26 Capital, a firm dedicated to advancing defense technology investments, has entered into a strategic alliance with Synthetic Darwin, a Delaware-based AI innovator. The partnership is aimed at integrating...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Offered by Airbus-Kratos Duo for Germany’s Air Force

Airbus Defence and Space and Kratos Defense have announced a joint proposal to supply the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone to the German Air Force, targeting deployment by 2029. The initiative...

July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Joint Gunpowder Production Kicks Off Between Ukraine and the United States

In a major international collaboration, Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom and American company D&M Holding have joined forces to launch a gunpowder production venture in the United States. The partnership aims to...

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 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

US Forces Carry Out Joint Military Drills Near Panama Canal

The U.S. military, in cooperation with Panamanian police forces, has launched a new series of joint training exercises centered on safeguarding the Panama Canal, a vital artery for global...