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July 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

BRP Miguel Malvar Enters Testing Phase as Philippine Navy Prepares for Operational Use

The Philippine Navy has initiated the Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its latest guided missile frigate, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), as part of its mandatory process for...

July 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

First Modernized P-8A Poseidon Joins US Navy to Enhance Maritime Patrol Capabilities

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first upgraded P-8A Poseidon to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), fulfilling a key milestone under a U.S. Navy contract awarded on September...

July 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Norway Cleared to Buy HH-60W Helicopters in $2.6 Billion U.S. Deal

The U.S. government announced the approval of a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related gear to Norway, a NATO member sharing a border with Russia....

July 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Autonomous Warfare? Lockheed and HavocAI Invest in Crewless Combat Technology

Lockheed Martin Ventures has joined forces with Rhode Island startup HavocAI to accelerate the U.S. military’s pursuit of autonomous maritime systems, focusing on the development of medium unmanned surface...

Moog Signs Follow-On Deal to Supply Spares for Year Two of U.S. Army SGT Stout Initiative

Moog has secured a year-two spares contract with Leonardo DRS in support of the U.S. Army’s SGT Stout systems, reinforcing its ongoing role in sustaining vital defense capabilities. The...

Advanced Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Tech to Be Issued to US Army Troops Worldwide

Marking a pivotal step in expanding drone defense capabilities, the U.S. Army has awarded MyDefence a historic $26 million contract to deploy wearable counter-UAS systems globally. This move addresses...

July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

BRP Miguel Malvar Enters Testing Phase as Philippine Navy Prepares for Operational Use

First Modernized P-8A Poseidon Joins US Navy to Enhance Maritime Patrol Capabilities

Norway Cleared to Buy HH-60W Helicopters in $2.6 Billion U.S. Deal

Autonomous Warfare? Lockheed and HavocAI Invest in Crewless Combat Technology

Moog Signs Follow-On Deal to Supply Spares for Year Two of U.S. Army SGT Stout Initiative

Advanced Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Tech to Be Issued to US Army Troops Worldwide

DARPA Selects Bell Textron Over Aurora for X-Plane Program

GDELS Delivers Initial Eagle 6×6 Ambulance to Germany

US Air Force Awards Contract to Florida Startup for Secure Airborne Communications Solution

Battlefield Medics Gain AI-Powered Assistance Through BAE’s Latest Innovation