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July 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

To enhance the fleet’s preparedness, the US Navy incorporates the first modified P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane.

L3Harris Technologies has completed delivery of the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to NAVAIR, initiating the U.S. Navy’s multi-year sustainment plan for its maritime patrol fleet. The upgrade, performed...

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July 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway receives US approval for a $2.6 billion deal to acquire the HH-60W helicopter.

In a major defense deal, the U.S. has cleared a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters to Norway, bolstering the Nordic country’s ability to respond to current...

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July 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

A War Without Sailors? Lockheed and HavocAI Are Counting on It

In a bid to accelerate unmanned naval operations, Lockheed Martin Ventures is collaborating with HavocAI to develop medium-sized autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. military. These mUSVs are intended...

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In support of the U.S. Army SGT Stout program, Moog signs a contract for Year Two spare parts.

In a move reinforcing its role in national defense, Moog has signed a follow-up contract with Leonardo DRS for the year two SGT Stout spare parts supply, supporting U.S....

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The U.S. Army will provide soldiers all over the globe with cutting-edge Danish wearable counter-drone devices to increase their safety.

In a move to bolster its counter-drone defenses, the U.S. Army has awarded MyDefence a $26 million contract for wearable C-UAS systems. The deal introduces the Soldier-Kit—featuring the compact...

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July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

In the DARPA X-Plane project, Bell Textron triumphed over Aurora.

Bell Textron has been awarded exclusive responsibility for DARPA’s SPRINT X-Plane initiative, surpassing Aurora Flight Sciences in the competitive selection. Under Phase 2, Bell will handle detailed design, construction,...

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Germany receives the first Eagle 6×6 ambulance from GDELS.

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has supplied the first Eagle 6×6 medium protected medical vehicle to Germany’s armed forces, as part of a $159 million agreement signed in...

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A Florida business has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to develop a secure aerial communications platform.

PureCipher, a Florida startup, has landed a U.S. Air Force contract to deliver advanced secure communication systems for high-priority combat missions. Using AI, the company’s solution provides stealthy, tamper-evident,...

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With BAE’s New Tool, Battlefield Medics are Receiving AI Assistance

In collaboration with BAE Systems, the U.S. Air Force is advancing BATDOK, an AI-enabled medical software built to optimize trauma care on the battlefield. The tool supports medics by...

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Ukraine Introduces a New System that Connects ‘Thousands’ of EW Units to Combat Drones

Kvertus, a Ukrainian tech firm, has launched “Atlas,” a comprehensive electronic warfare system aimed at countering drone threats on the battlefield. The system is capable of linking thousands of...

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