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July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and France collaborate to co-develop $7.08B next-gen fighter jet engine.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended partnering with France for co-developing a 120 kN class fighter jet engine for its AMCA program. Valued at ₹61,000 crore, the project includes...

U.S. launches new AI partnership to accelerate defense innovation and scalability.

Star26 Capital has partnered with Synthetic Darwin to equip its defense portfolio companies with advanced, self-evolving AI via the Darwinslab Ecosystem. This collaboration allows for rapid creation and evolution...

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...

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,...

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
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...

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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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....

Denmark Acquires 129 Popular Armored Vehicles From Patria

Denmark has placed an order with Finnish defense company Patria for 129 units of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6. Deliveries are set to begin this year to...

July 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

The “Next-Gen Concealment System” will be unveiled by the British firm Wescom Defence.

Wescom Defence, a UK-based firm, is preparing to debut its ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS MSC) suite at DSEI 2025 in London. Described as a next-generation concealment system, it is...