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July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

California Company Unveils Advanced EW Shield for Tactical Communications

California-based Silvus Technologies has unveiled Spectrum Dominance 2.0, a firmware upgrade for its StreamCaster radios that enhances performance in contested environments. Offered as a software update, the new release...

July 8, 2025
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Training and Simulation

U.S. Army Introduces Haptics Technology to Enhance Virtual Training Experience

The U.S. Army is advancing its Synthetic Training Environment Live Training Systems (STE LTS) by incorporating haptics technology to close the gap between virtual simulations and real combat scenarios....

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Japan Receives Initial SPY-7 Radar Antennas from Lockheed Martin

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has received its first set of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas from Lockheed Martin, which will be installed on the country’s inaugural Aegis System Equipped...

July 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spanish Army Boosts Force Projection with 34 New Amphibious Armored Vehicles

The Spanish Navy is set to acquire 34 new Amphibious Combat Vehicles (VACIM) to replace its aging AAV-7 fleet, enhancing the Marine Corps’ protected force projection capabilities. This procurement...

GDELS Hands Over 6×6 Medium Protected Medical Vehicle to German Military

The ILÜ San 2025 medical exercise in Feldkirchen, Lower Bavaria, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) officially handed over the Medium Protected Medical Vehicle—known in German service as mgSanKfz—to...

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...

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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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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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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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...