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June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Skyways to Scale V3 Drone Production in $37M USAF Logistics Push

Skyways has been granted $37 million by the US Air Force to shift its V3 autonomous cargo drone into full production mode. The scope of the contract includes final...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics to Provide Full Lifecycle Support for UK Protector UAVs

The Royal Air Force has partnered with General Atomics for a long-term agreement to maintain its Protector RG Mk1 drones, ensuring consistent fleet performance and readiness. This United Kingdom...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Underwater Defense Robot Added to UK Security Arsenal

To boost protection of key undersea infrastructure, the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has adopted a specialized underwater robot. The ROV, sourced commercially, can detect and defuse threats...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Deepens Support to Europe With More Anti-Drone VAMPIRE Systems

L3Harris has been awarded a follow-up contract by the US Department of Defense to deliver more VAMPIRE systems to enhance European intelligence and combat readiness. This builds upon a...

Cyviz Builds Rapid-Response Command Center in 24 Hours for Dutch Military Drill

In a breakthrough effort, Cyviz has delivered a mobile command center that’s both ballistic-proof and capable of being fully functional within a single day. The project was completed with...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

South Korea Set to Secure $6B Tank Deal With Poland

South Korea is approaching the final stages of a pivotal arms deal with Poland that will see the transfer of K2 battle tanks, a top official from the country’s...

June 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Approves Major Support Deal to Maintain Kuwait’s Abrams Tank Force

Kuwait has received US government clearance for a $325 million tank support agreement, designed to maintain the strength and performance of its Abrams tank fleet. The program will cover...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

BAE to Refine Navy’s IFF System in $30M Technology Refresh

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems for $30 million to modernize the widely used AN/APX-123A(V) IFF transponder. The updated transponders will be installed on multiple assets, including UAVs,...

June 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

Baku Becomes Top JF-17 Buyer With Expanded Pakistani Fighter Jet Order

Pakistan has confirmed that Azerbaijan has upped its JF-17 Thunder jet order from 16 to 40 fighters. This follows a 2024 pact to modernize Azerbaijan’s air force in response...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Beijing’s AI Torpedo Guidance Can Spot Decoys With Over 90% Accuracy

China is developing an AI-powered solution to help torpedoes correctly identify enemy submarines among deceptive decoys. Early testing revealed the system reached over 92% accuracy in distinguishing true targets...