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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...

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....

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...

July 10, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

According to a report, France is looking for an 80% stake in the FCAS fighter jet project.

France has communicated to Germany its desire to claim an 80% stake in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter jet program also including Spain, Reuters reported....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Lockheed Provides Japan’s First SPY-7 Radar Antennas

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has received the first batch of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas from Lockheed Martin, which will be used in Tokyo’s first Aegis System Equipped Vessel...