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July 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Lockheed & HavocAI Explore Future of Crewless Naval Combat

In a significant step toward the future of unmanned naval combat, Lockheed Martin Ventures has entered into a strategic partnership with HavocAI, a startup based in Rhode Island, to...

July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

Report: France Aims for 80% Stake in FCAS Next-Gen Jet Initiative

According to a report by Reuters, France has formally notified Germany that it seeks to hold an 80% share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program—a collaborative next-generation...

BAE Systems Develops AI Tool to Support Combat Medics

The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with BAE Systems, is working to enhance a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool designed to transform battlefield medicine. Known as BATDOK (Battlefield Assisted Trauma...

July 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Arquus and Daimler Truck Join Forces to Offer Military Trucks to French Armed Forces

French defense vehicle manufacturer Arquus has entered into a strategic partnership with Germany’s Daimler Truck to supply new military trucks to the French Army. Announced Thursday, the collaboration aims...

July 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Terma Selected to Aid in Upgrade of Argentina’s F-16 Fighter Jets

Terma has signed a support agreement with the Argentine Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Argentine Air Force (FAA) to contribute to the modernization and mission-readiness of 24 ex-Royal...

July 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

German-Spanish Collaboration to Tackle Hypersonics and Unmanned Warfare

In a move to strengthen European defense innovation, Germany’s Diehl Defence and Spain’s Sener have formalized a new cooperation agreement to jointly develop emerging military technologies. The collaboration will...

July 1, 2025
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Dutch Ministry Awards Seabed Drone Project to Lobster Robotics

Lobster Robotics is collaborating with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to upgrade its Scout underwater drone into a defense-capable asset. Originally intended for civilian underwater tasks, the Scout is...

June 26, 2025
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UK-Ukraine Agreement Aims to Accelerate Joint Drone Development

A new agreement between the UK and Ukraine aims to deepen defense industry ties, particularly in drone technology and battlefield innovation. The collaboration allows British defense companies to access...

June 26, 2025
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Reusable Drones Gain Strike Capability Via AirLAS Missile Launcher System

German firms Diehl Defence and POLARIS are collaborating on a next-generation aerial strike solution called the Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS). The concept integrates Diehl’s IRIS-T missile with...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Industry Partners Launch V Company Edgewing Under GCAP to Drive Development of Next-Generation Combat Aircraft.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...