July, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

AI-powered naval radar developed to enable real-time threat detection at sea.

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system designed for rapid maritime threat identification. Conducted off the U.S. West Coast, the trials brought together teams...

July 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan places an order for Airbus H160s.

Nagoya City Fire Bureau ordered an Airbus H160 for rescue, firefighting, and disaster missions. Configured with bucket or belly tank, the H160 replaces older aircraft and enhances aerial response....

July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

The US and Ukraine have started a cooperative gunpowder manufacturing operation.

Ukroboronprom and D&M Holding will co-produce gunpowder in the US to support Ukraine’s 155mm artillery shell production. The JV boosts self-reliance and secures supply chains amid global shortages and...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Kratos and Airbus present the Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ to the German Air Force.

Airbus and Kratos will jointly offer the XQ-58A Valkyrie to Germany by 2029. This low-cost, loyal wingman drone can operate autonomously or with crewed platforms. Priced under €10M, it...

LIG Nex1 of South Korea Introduces Modular Missiles for More Intelligent, Swarm-Ready Attacks

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 introduced modular missiles: a 250-lb multi-role missile for EW, strike, and ISR; and a 1,000-lb AI-guided missile for low-altitude, long-range land and sea attacks. These...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Avilus introduces a trio of “New Generation” UAVs for rescue, reconnaissance, and resupply.

German company Avilus launched two UAVs: Bossard, with 2,500 km surveillance range and all-weather tracking, and Grille, a modular, fast-response drone with parachute recovery. Both are designed for tactical,...

The Pentagon hires a contractor to construct the command center for the Guam defense system.

The US Department of Defense awarded Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC a $295 million contract to build a missile defense command center in Guam, including fuel and power facilities. The center...

Last Combat Ship in Independence Class delivered to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has officially taken delivery of its 19th and final Independence‑class Littoral Combat Ship, designated LCS‑38 and named USS Pierre, from Austal USA. Initially launched in August...

Skydio’s little drones are now used by the Norwegian army.

Skydio, a California-based drone manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply its X10D small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. The deal, worth 101 million Norwegian...

July 16, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

L3Harris is Awarded a Contract by Morocco to Upgrade its C-130 Fleet

L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to modernize several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The effort will include upgrades to avionics, overhauls of engines, depot-level maintenance,...