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New Ukrainian System Integrates ‘Thousands’ of Electronic Warfare Units for Drone Defense

Kvertus, a Ukrainian tech firm, has launched “Atlas,” an advanced electronic warfare (EW) platform aimed at defending frontline forces from the rising threat of drones. The system reportedly connects...

July 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

France Pursues Majority Control with 80% Share in FCAS Fighter Jet Program

According to Reuters, France has informed Germany that it seeks an 80% share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter jet program developed jointly with Spain....

GDELS Hands Over 6×6 Medium Protected Medical Vehicle to German Military

The ILÜ San 2025 medical exercise in Feldkirchen, Lower Bavaria, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) officially handed over the Medium Protected Medical Vehicle—known in German service as mgSanKfz—to...

July 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spanish Army Boosts Force Projection with 34 New Amphibious Armored Vehicles

The Spanish Navy is set to acquire 34 new Amphibious Combat Vehicles (VACIM) to replace its aging AAV-7 fleet, enhancing the Marine Corps’ protected force projection capabilities. This procurement...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Japan Receives Initial SPY-7 Radar Antennas from Lockheed Martin

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has received its first set of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas from Lockheed Martin, which will be installed on the country’s inaugural Aegis System Equipped...

July 8, 2025
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Training and Simulation

U.S. Army Introduces Haptics Technology to Enhance Virtual Training Experience

The U.S. Army is advancing its Synthetic Training Environment Live Training Systems (STE LTS) by incorporating haptics technology to close the gap between virtual simulations and real combat scenarios....

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

California Company Unveils Advanced EW Shield for Tactical Communications

California-based Silvus Technologies has unveiled Spectrum Dominance 2.0, a firmware upgrade for its StreamCaster radios that enhances performance in contested environments. Offered as a software update, the new release...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

U.S. Navy Plans to Acquire Thousands of Leonardo Decoys for F-35 and F/A-18 Jets

The U.S. Navy is planning to award a contract to Leonardo for the supply of thousands of airborne countermeasures for its F-35 Lightning II and F/A-18 Hornet, Super Hornet,...

July 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Textron to Supply More LCAC 100 Hovercraft Units to the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $353.9 million contract modification to produce three additional LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels, with delivery expected by 2031. This...

July 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Ships First SPY-7 Radar Antennas to Japan

Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of the first set of four SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. These radars will be installed on Japan’s upcoming Aegis System...