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September 14, 2025
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Canberra Allocates $8B for Nuclear Submarine Yard Development

Australia will invest an initial 12 billion Australian dollars ($8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities in Perth, Western Australia, as part of preparations for its future fleet of nuclear-powered...

September 12, 2025
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Kosovo to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drones and Armed Forces Expansion

Kosovo has unveiled plans to invest more than €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in its Security Force (KSF), with priorities including the development of indigenous drones and the expansion of...

September 10, 2025
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Anduril Wins $159M Deal for Soldier Helmet

The US Army has selected Anduril Industries for a $159-million contract to deliver a prototype mixed reality soldier headset, part of its Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) project…

September 9, 2025
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Army AI Challenge Awards $2M to Winners

The xTech AI contest showcased tools that automate data verification and optimization. Winners included Ozni AI and five others, receiving up to $500K each. They will join a mentorship...

August 22, 2025
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Israel Approves $1.5B Ground Combat Fleet Expansion Amid Gaza Conflict

Israel Approves $1.5B Plan to Expand Tank and Armored Vehicle Production Israel has authorized a $1.5 billion program to accelerate the production of tanks and armored support vehicles as...

August 21, 2025
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NZ Commits $1.6B to New Helicopters and Maritime Aircraft

New Zealand Invests $1.16 Billion in Submarine-Hunting Helicopters New Zealand has announced a US$1.16 billion purchase of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, strengthening its maritime defense capabilities. The acquisition...

August 20, 2025
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US Army, X-Bow Partner on $13.9M Project for Next-Gen Rocket Motor

X-Bow Systems and US Army Launch $13.9M GMLRS Rocket Motor Project New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems and the US Army are jointly investing $13.9 million to design, build, and test...

August 15, 2025
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Europe Awards Elbit $1.6B Deal for Advanced Weapons and C4ISR

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has secured a $1.6-billion contract to supply a European nation with a broad range of advanced defense systems over the next five years. The...

August 13, 2025
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South Korea Seeks Defense Pact With Greece for Subs, UAVs, and Military Vehicles

In a strategic move to tap into the European Commission’s €800-billion ($938.1 billion) rearmament program, South Korea has outlined three key defense collaboration proposals to Greece. The package features...

August 13, 2025
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US Air Force Funds $99M AI Effort to Boost Target Tracking Capabilities

The US Air Force is advancing the $99-million ATA-AI project, initiated in July 2024, to stay ahead of rapidly evolving battlefield threats. The program focuses on creating next-generation target...