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July 14, 2025
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DT-46 Tactical Drone Highlights French Army’s Focus on Precision Artillery During Bastille Day Celebration

Marking a significant advancement in its modernization journey, the French Army debuted the DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone during the annual military parade on the Champs-Élysées—a first for the system....

July 14, 2025
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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...

July 14, 2025
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‘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...

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 13, 2025
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BRP Miguel Malvar Enters Testing Phase as Philippine Navy Prepares for Operational Use

The Philippine Navy has initiated the Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its latest guided missile frigate, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), as part of its mandatory process for...

July 13, 2025
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First Modernized P-8A Poseidon Joins US Navy to Enhance Maritime Patrol Capabilities

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first upgraded P-8A Poseidon to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), fulfilling a key milestone under a U.S. Navy contract awarded on September...

July 12, 2025
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Norway Cleared to Buy HH-60W Helicopters in $2.6 Billion U.S. Deal

The U.S. government announced the approval of a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related gear to Norway, a NATO member sharing a border with Russia....

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 11, 2025
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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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Advanced Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Tech to Be Issued to US Army Troops Worldwide

Marking a pivotal step in expanding drone defense capabilities, the U.S. Army has awarded MyDefence a historic $26 million contract to deploy wearable counter-UAS systems globally. This move addresses...