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July 16, 2025
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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,...

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...

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...

XTEND Increases $30 Million to Expand AI-Powered Battlefield Robotics

To support the expansion of its AI-enabled tactical robotics systems, XTEND has secured an extra $30 million in funding. The funds will support increased production capacity, real-time AI integration,...

Spain Plans to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

In a move to overhaul its artillery capabilities, the Spanish military is planning to procure more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging M109 systems. The effort, worth...

July 15, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Mi-8/17 Helicopter Replacement Program Launched by Russia

A new multirole helicopter program has been launched in Russia to replace the long-serving Mi-8/17 fleet, according to national media sources. The rotorcraft, designated Mi-80, is based on the...

To back up its F-35 jets, Canada is considering a fleet of fighter drones.

The Canadian Department of Defence is laying the foundation for the procurement of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to work alongside the nation’s future F-35 combat aircraft. Unclassified records...

July 15, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

The development of a hydrogen-powered K3 Main Battle Tank is underway in South Korea.

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has launched development of the K3 main battle tank, envisioned as the successor to the K2. Supported by key defense agencies, the platform will first...

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

The first trilateral naval logistics pact between the United States, Australia, and Japan was signed.

In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral agreement focused on improving logistics and operational compatibility. The pact is...

The US Navy orders the biggest RAM launch system from Raytheon.

RTX’s Raytheon has secured a $74 million contract to supply RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems to the U.S. Navy, representing the largest procurement of its kind in more than...