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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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Land Platforms

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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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

US, Australia, and Japan Sign Inaugural Trilateral Naval Logistics Pact

Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral agreement aimed at enhancing logistics coordination and interoperability for maritime operations. The agreement focuses on improving the exchange...

Raytheon Secures Record RAM Launcher Contract from US Navy

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has been awarded a $74 million contract to supply the U.S. Navy with Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems—the largest order of...

US Navy Selects Rolls-Royce to Supply Engines for LCAC 100 Hovercraft

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the US Navy to provide engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The UK-based engineering company will deliver 12 MT7 turboshaft engines...

German Troops Set to Receive New Czech-Made Handguns

Germany has partnered with Czech firearms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to provide new sidearms for its military forces. The agreement involves supplying the P13 pistol, a 9×19mm...

July 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Panama Canal Hosts U.S. Armed Forces for Joint Military Drills

In response to growing tensions over alleged Chinese activity near the Panama Canal, the U.S. military partnered with Panamanian police for a new set of defense exercises focused on...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

‘Dragom’ Becomes Colombia’s First Indigenous Military UAV to Take Flight

Marking a milestone in local defense capability, Colombia has unveiled “Dragom,” its first homegrown military drone, developed entirely within the country by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC). Designed...

Netherlands Navy Purchases Eight Battle-Tested V-BAT Drones from Ukraine Conflict

To boost maritime ISR operations, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT VTOL drones for use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. This purchase is...