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July 30, 2025
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REMUS 620 Approved for Submarine Torpedo Tube Launch by US Navy

The REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) has been successfully validated for compatibility with Virginia-class submarine weapons and torpedo tube systems, marking a key milestone for future undersea operations....

QinetiQ Secures $26 Million Deal for Critical Systems in US Nuclear Sub Fleet

QinetiQ US has secured a $26-million subcontract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to supply advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. Work will be conducted at...

July 30, 2025
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India Begins Construction of AI-Enabled Patrol Vessel to Enhance Maritime Security

India has begun construction of its first AI-powered Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), designed to enhance maritime surveillance and mission flexibility across its exclusive economic zone. The 117-meter...

July 29, 2025
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SEAir Chosen to Design Uncrewed Surface Vessel Under European Defense Project

French firm SEAir has launched the ARROW project, a fully autonomous hydrofoil vessel developed under an €7.5 million ($8.6M) European Defence Fund initiative. Designed to boost maritime surveillance, ARROW...

Indonesia Finalizes Deal for Two Turkish-Built Istif-Class Warships

Indonesia has inked a nearly $1 billion deal to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey during a defense event in Istanbul. The agreement supports Jakarta’s naval expansion amid rising...

Taiwan Takes Delivery of Second Batch of American Abrams Tanks

Taiwan has taken delivery of its second shipment of 42 US-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, further advancing its armored capabilities amid regional tensions. The tanks were transported from the Port...

July 29, 2025
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Raytheon Unveils Advanced Targeting Technology for Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has introduced its most advanced targeting solution yet — the MTS-A-HD — designed to enhance situational awareness and targeting precision for US Navy helicopter...

Lockheed Martin Secures $2B Contract for THAAD Interceptors from US

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2-billion contract to produce THAAD interceptors, following depletion of stockpiles during recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Work will...

July 29, 2025
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Elbit Selected to Install DIRCM Defense Suite on German A400M Aircraft

Airbus has signed a $260-million contract with Elbit Systems to equip 23 German A400M aircraft with J-MUSIC DIRCM countermeasure systems. The modular suite, designed to counter heat-seeking missiles, will...

Rheinmetall to Support Czech Republic’s Armored Force Modernization Under Leopard 2A4 Maintenance Deal

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH has entered into a strategic agreement with the Czech Ministry of Defence to provide full-scale maintenance for the Czech Army’s Leopard 2A4 tanks. Worth CZK 6.16...