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July 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Army Expands Humvee Fleet With Fresh Procurement From AM General

AM General has been awarded a $126.5 million contract to supply additional M1165A1B3 Humvees to the U.S. Army, expanding the total value of the existing agreement to $3 billion....

July 30, 2025
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EPCOR and Riyadh Air Enter Long-Term Strategic Deal for APS5000 Maintenance

EPCOR, a subsidiary of AFI KLM E&M, has entered into a strategic long-term agreement with Riyadh Air to provide full maintenance and support for the APS5000 Auxiliary Power Units...

July 30, 2025
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Exail Teams Up With Major US Firm to Deliver 100 Navigation Systems for Underwater Naval Vehicles

Exail has signed a significant contract with a prominent U.S.-based defense company to supply 100 Phins Compact Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for integration into Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). Renowned...

July 30, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Finalizes LRIP Contract Deliveries for IBCS Program

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed deliveries under the U.S. Army’s Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), marking a major milestone in modern air...

July 30, 2025
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Lockheed Marks Milestone With Delivery of 250th MK 48 Torpedo Guidance Section to US Navy

Lockheed Martin has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control Section — a critical element of the US Navy’s heavyweight torpedo...

July 30, 2025
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REMUS 620 Approved for Submarine Torpedo Tube Launch by US Navy

The REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) has been successfully validated for compatibility with Virginia-class submarine weapons and torpedo tube systems, marking a key milestone for future undersea operations....

July 30, 2025
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QinetiQ Secures $26 Million Deal for Critical Systems in US Nuclear Sub Fleet

QinetiQ US has secured a $26-million subcontract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to supply advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. Work will be conducted at...

July 30, 2025
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R&D

India Begins Construction of AI-Enabled Patrol Vessel to Enhance Maritime Security

India has begun construction of its first AI-powered Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), designed to enhance maritime surveillance and mission flexibility across its exclusive economic zone. The 117-meter...

July 29, 2025
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SEAir Chosen to Design Uncrewed Surface Vessel Under European Defense Project

French firm SEAir has launched the ARROW project, a fully autonomous hydrofoil vessel developed under an €7.5 million ($8.6M) European Defence Fund initiative. Designed to boost maritime surveillance, ARROW...

July 29, 2025
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Indonesia Finalizes Deal for Two Turkish-Built Istif-Class Warships

Indonesia has inked a nearly $1 billion deal to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey during a defense event in Istanbul. The agreement supports Jakarta’s naval expansion amid rising...