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June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem Presents Armed THeMIS UGV With Anti-Drone System at Indonesian Expo

During Indo Defence 2025 in Jakarta, Milrem Robotics unveiled its latest THeMIS UGV configured with new combat features. The variant includes an expanded platform and the Valhalla-manufactured Loki turret...

US Army Increases MET Procurement With Oshkosh Contract Worth $27.6M

The US Army has expanded its order of Medium Equipment Trailers by contracting Oshkosh Defense for 55 additional units at a cost of $27.6 million. This order contributes to...

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin to Deliver C-5M Support Under $56M Deal

A new $56-million defense contract tasks Lockheed Martin with providing key maintenance and logistics support for the US Air Force’s C-5M fleet. The work is part of an avionics...

June 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon to Supply US Navy With Four More SPY-6 Radars in $646M Pact

Raytheon has secured a $646-million contract to provide the US Navy with four more SPY-6(V) radar systems. With this order, Raytheon now holds contracts for 42 total radars to...

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...

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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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...

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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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

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...