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August 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Quantum-Enabled Fog System Targets Enhanced Military Data Protection

A new fog computing solution developed by Forward Edge-AI in collaboration with the NSA is set to be awarded a US patent, marking a major step forward in battlefield...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Ships First Delivery of Aster Missiles to Italian Forces

As part of a €2-billion contract signed in late 2022, MBDA has delivered the first Aster air defense missiles to Italy, ahead of the original 2026 timeline. France is...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

$8 Billion Missile Contract Awarded to Lockheed, Raytheon to Support US Allies

In a major development, the US Air Force has contracted Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for missile production totaling $7.8 billion under international defense sales. Lockheed’s $4.29-billion agreement includes deliveries...

August 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Commissions New Arleigh Burke-Class Ship From General Dynamics

The US Navy has expanded its fleet of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers with a new contract awarded to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for the construction of DDG 148. This...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Anduril to Provide Taiwan With Advanced Drone and C2 Capabilities

Taiwan is deepening its defense cooperation with US tech firm Anduril, signing a new memorandum of understanding focused on procuring command and control software and unmanned aerial systems. The...

July 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pakistan Receives Initial Batch of Z-10ME Helicopters from China

Pakistan has started receiving Z-10ME attack helicopters from China as part of its effort to modernize its tactical rotary-wing capabilities. Although the transfer has not been officially confirmed by...

July 31, 2025
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Land Platforms

AM General Secures More Humvee Orders from US Army

AM General has received a $126.5-million contract from the US Army to deliver additional M1165A1B3 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees). This latest award builds on a previously granted...

July 31, 2025
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Land Platforms

Leonardo to Acquire Iveco Defense in $1.95 Billion Deal

Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo has announced its plan to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles, a manufacturer of military and civilian armored vehicles, for €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). The...

July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

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,...