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Moog Signs Follow-On Deal to Supply Spares for Year Two of U.S. Army SGT Stout Initiative

Moog has secured a year-two spares contract with Leonardo DRS in support of the U.S. Army’s SGT Stout systems, reinforcing its ongoing role in sustaining vital defense capabilities. The...

July 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Autonomous Warfare? Lockheed and HavocAI Invest in Crewless Combat Technology

Lockheed Martin Ventures has joined forces with Rhode Island startup HavocAI to accelerate the U.S. military’s pursuit of autonomous maritime systems, focusing on the development of medium unmanned surface...

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....

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...

Battlefield Medics Gain AI-Powered Assistance Through BAE’s Latest Innovation

In partnership with BAE Systems, the U.S. Air Force is developing an AI-powered platform to assist medics in tracking and treating injuries more effectively during combat operations. The system,...

US Air Force Awards Contract to Florida Startup for Secure Airborne Communications Solution

PureCipher, a Florida startup, has landed a contract to support U.S. Air Force combat missions with secure communication technology. The company will utilize its AI-enabled systems to ensure stealth,...

GDELS Delivers Initial Eagle 6×6 Ambulance to Germany

The German Armed Forces have received their first Eagle 6×6 medium protected medical vehicle from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), fulfilling part of a 2020 contract. The delivery...

July 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

DARPA Selects Bell Textron Over Aurora for X-Plane Program

Bell Textron has emerged as the sole winner of DARPA’s high-speed SPRINT X-Plane initiative, edging out Boeing-owned Aurora Flight Sciences in the competitive selection process. Under Phase 2 of...

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 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,...