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July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Australia Approves $1.4 Billion Purchase of AMRAAM Missiles for Air Defense and Strike Missions

Australia will invest 2.12 billion Australian dollars (USD 1.39 billion) to acquire the latest variants of AMRAAM missiles, enhancing both its air defense and strike capabilities. This move follows...

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July 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

France Commissions Paris-Based Startup to Supply 1,000 AI-Powered Combat Drones

Paris-based defense startup Harmattan AI has secured a contract from France’s arms procurement agency (DGA) to deliver 1,000 AI-powered combat drones. The multi-million-dollar deal will see deliveries to the...

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July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus Transforms A400M into ‘Multi-Domain Brain’ for FCAS Drone Missions

Airbus has unveiled a significant upgrade for its A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to adapt the platform for integration with the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Multi-Domain...

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July 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Plans Hypersonic Upgrade for HIMARS

The US Army is preparing to upgrade its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) with hypersonic capabilities through the new Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) missile system. This initiative aims...

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July 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics Secures $1.85 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $1.85 billion contract to acquire essential components and commence early-phase construction for upcoming Virginia-class submarines for the US Navy. The move is...

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July 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Nigeria Launches Its First Vehicles Powered by Compressed Natural Gas

Nigeria has unveiled its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles for military use, according to local reports. The fleet includes 20 buses, 50 pickup trucks, and 14...

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Amid escalating tensions, South Korea intends to purchase 36 additional U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

South Korea has announced plans to procure 36 more AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters from the United States, signaling its intent to strengthen rotary-wing combat capabilities in response to...

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Taiwan enhances its artillery strength by procuring additional U.S.-made M109A7 self-propelled howitzers.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed a major expansion of its artillery modernization efforts, approving the purchase of 168 M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers from the U.S.—a significant...

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Sweden Places Additional Order for CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

Saab has secured a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 22 additional CB90 Next Generation combat boats, valued at approximately SEK 900 million. Built at...

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BAE Systems to Create AI-Driven Software to Enhance Battlefield Medical Support for US Armed Forces

BAE Systems has been chosen by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to further develop and support the deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK)...

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