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July 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

DARPA Selects Bell Textron Over Aurora for X-Plane Program

Bell Textron has emerged as the sole winner of DARPA’s high-speed SPRINT X-Plane initiative, edging out Boeing-owned Aurora Flight Sciences in the competitive selection process. Under Phase 2 of...

July 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

GDELS Delivers Initial Eagle 6×6 Ambulance to Germany

The German Armed Forces have received their first Eagle 6×6 medium protected medical vehicle from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), fulfilling part of a 2020 contract. The delivery...

July 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Awards Contract to Florida Startup for Secure Airborne Communications Solution

PureCipher, a Florida startup, has landed a contract to support U.S. Air Force combat missions with secure communication technology. The company will utilize its AI-enabled systems to ensure stealth,...

July 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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,...

July 10, 2025
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New Product Launches

New Ukrainian System Integrates ‘Thousands’ of Electronic Warfare Units for Drone Defense

Kvertus, a Ukrainian tech firm, has launched “Atlas,” an advanced electronic warfare (EW) platform aimed at defending frontline forces from the rising threat of drones. The system reportedly connects...

July 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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....

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 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...

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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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....