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Skydio Supplies Small Drones to Norwegian Military

The Norwegian Armed Forces have awarded Skydio a contract worth 101 million Norwegian kroner ($9.8 million) for the delivery of its small X10D unmanned aerial systems. The California-based company...

Last Independence-Class Combat Ship Delivered to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of its last Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship, LCS 38—the future USS Pierre—from Austal USA, completing the 19-ship series after 15 years of production....

XTEND Secures $30 Million to Expand AI-Driven Robotic Solutions for the Battlefield

XTEND has raised an additional $30 million to bolster its U.S. operations and accelerate production of its AI-driven autonomous robotic systems. The company stated that the fresh funding will...

Spain Set to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Spain is set to acquire more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery forces, replacing its aging M109 systems. The acquisition, valued at over €3 billion ($3.51 billion),...

July 15, 2025
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Russia Initiates Program to Replace Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia has initiated development of a new-generation multirole helicopter, intended to succeed its long-serving Mi-8/17 fleet, according to local media reports. Tentatively named the Mi-80, the upcoming aircraft draws...

Canada Plans to Acquire Fighter Drones to Complement F-35 Fleet

The Canadian Department of Defence is preparing to procure a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to operate alongside its future F-35 fighter jets. According to documents obtained...

July 15, 2025
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South Korea Initiates Development of Hydrogen-Fueled K3 Main Battle Tank

Hyundai Rotem of South Korea has begun development of the K3 main battle tank, a next-generation vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells and designed to eventually replace the renowned...

July 15, 2025
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