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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

July 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lockheed Ships First SPY-7 Radar Antennas to Japan

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

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

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

US Army Plans Hypersonic Upgrade for HIMARS

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

Nigeria Launches Its First Vehicles Powered by Compressed Natural Gas

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

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

Sweden Places Additional Order for CB90 Combat Boats from Saab