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July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

California Company Unveils Advanced EW Shield for Tactical Communications

California-based Silvus Technologies has unveiled Spectrum Dominance 2.0, a firmware upgrade for its StreamCaster radios that enhances performance in contested environments. Offered as a software update, the new release...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

U.S. Navy Plans to Acquire Thousands of Leonardo Decoys for F-35 and F/A-18 Jets

The U.S. Navy is planning to award a contract to Leonardo for the supply of thousands of airborne countermeasures for its F-35 Lightning II and F/A-18 Hornet, Super Hornet,...

July 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Textron to Supply More LCAC 100 Hovercraft Units to the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $353.9 million contract modification to produce three additional LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels, with delivery expected by 2031. This...

July 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Ships First SPY-7 Radar Antennas to Japan

Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of the first set of four SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. These radars will be installed on Japan’s upcoming Aegis System...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Australia Approves $1.4 Billion Purchase of AMRAAM Missiles for Air Defense and Strike Missions

Australia will invest 2.12 billion Australian dollars (USD 1.39 billion) to acquire the latest variants of AMRAAM missiles, enhancing both its air defense and strike capabilities. This move follows...

July 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

France Commissions Paris-Based Startup to Supply 1,000 AI-Powered Combat Drones

Paris-based defense startup Harmattan AI has secured a contract from France’s arms procurement agency (DGA) to deliver 1,000 AI-powered combat drones. The multi-million-dollar deal will see deliveries to the...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus Transforms A400M into ‘Multi-Domain Brain’ for FCAS Drone Missions

Airbus has unveiled a significant upgrade for its A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to adapt the platform for integration with the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Multi-Domain...

July 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Plans Hypersonic Upgrade for HIMARS

The US Army is preparing to upgrade its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) with hypersonic capabilities through the new Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) missile system. This initiative aims...

July 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics Secures $1.85 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $1.85 billion contract to acquire essential components and commence early-phase construction for upcoming Virginia-class submarines for the US Navy. The move is...

July 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Nigeria Launches Its First Vehicles Powered by Compressed Natural Gas

Nigeria has unveiled its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles for military use, according to local reports. The fleet includes 20 buses, 50 pickup trucks, and 14...