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July 19, 2025
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Bluebottle Uncrewed Vessels Deployed by New Zealand Navy in Fiji for Joint Maritime Patrol Operations

In support of Operation Calypso—an initiative to strengthen maritime security in the South Pacific—the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) to Fiji....

July 18, 2025
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$7.08 Billion India-France Collaboration Launched to Develop Next-Gen Fighter Engine

India and France to Jointly Develop Advanced Fighter Jet Engine in Major Defence Breakthrough India’s defence sector is on the brink of a transformative milestone, with the Ministry of...

July 18, 2025
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AI Collaboration Launched to Accelerate and Expand U.S. Defense Innovation Capabilities

Star26 Capital Joins Forces with Synthetic Darwin to Infuse AI into Defense Tech Portfolio Star26 Capital, a defense-focused holding company, has announced a strategic partnership with Delaware-based Synthetic Darwin...

July 17, 2025
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Valkyrie Combat Drone Offered to German Air Force by Airbus and Kratos as ‘Loyal Wingman’ Solution

Airbus Defence and Space has joined forces with U.S. defense firm Kratos to bring the XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force, aiming for deployment by 2029....

July 17, 2025
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Joint Ukraine–US Initiative Kicks Off Domestic Gunpowder Production

Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate, has joined forces with U.S. firm D&M Holding Company to launch a gunpowder manufacturing venture in the United States, dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s military...

July 15, 2025
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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...

July 14, 2025
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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 11, 2025
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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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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....

July 10, 2025
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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,...