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July 3, 2025
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Land Platform

Arquus partners with Daimler Truck in bid to supply military vehicles to France.

French defense vehicle manufacturer Arquus and Germany’s Daimler Truck have announced a strategic partnership to supply new military trucks to the French armed forces. Revealed on Thursday, the collaboration...

July 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Terma Selected to Assist in Upgrading Argentina’s F-16 Fleet

Terma has signed a support agreement with Argentina’s Ministry of Defense and the Argentine Air Force, reinforcing its role in upgrading and ensuring the operational readiness of 24 former...

July 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Deploys Its Largest Ground Robotic Vehicle to Date

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has introduced its largest unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to date, the PROTECTOR, developed by local defense manufacturer Ukrainian Armor. Built with direct input from soldiers...

July 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Iraq Signs $118 Million Contract With US Firm Vectrus for F-16 Fleet Maintenance

Iraq has signed a $118-million agreement with Vectrus Systems to provide operational and life support services for its fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The contract, part of the US...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

‘AirLAS’ Converts Reusable Drones into Long-Range Missile Platforms

German defense companies Diehl Defence and POLARIS are collaborating to develop a next-generation missile launch platform that operates without a pilot. The system, called the Airborne Launching and Attack...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK and Ukraine Sign Technology Pact to Boost Drone Manufacturing

The UK and Ukraine have signed a new agreement to collaborate on battlefield technologies, focusing on accelerating drone production and enhancing the integration of both nations’ defense industries. The...

Thales Contributes to Albania’s Airspace Security with Ground Master 400 Alpha Radar.

In a joint appearance by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, Thales has been appointed the key industrial partner to swiftly provide a...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

V Company Edgewing Launched by Industry Partners as Part of GCAP’s Next-Gen Combat Aircraft Initiative.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

HII Works with USAF and RAAF to Advance F-35 Simulated Joint Training Programs.

Achieving dominance in modern aerial warfare with the F-35 Lightning II goes beyond speed. It requires realistic virtual training, coordinated joint exercises, and global collaboration to ensure full mission...

June 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AV and UAS Denmark Establish Partnership Focused on Advancing UAS Technologies for European Allies.

AeroVironment, Inc. today revealed it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hans Christian Andersen Airport in Odense, Denmark, the site of the UAS Denmark Test Center. This...