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August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

First-Ever South China Sea Patrols Begin for Indian and Philippine Navies

For the first time, Indian and Philippine naval forces are jointly patrolling the South China Sea amid China’s expansive claims. The operation coincides with President Marcos’ state visit to...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Elbit Teams Up With Indian Partner to Provide Advanced Multiple Rocket Launchers

Elbit Systems will produce its PULS rocket launcher system in India via a new partnership with Nibe Limited. This will be the first time a foreign MRL system is...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Forces to Receive Advanced Multi-Domain Planning Tools From Northrop

Northrop Grumman is developing next-gen mission planning tech for the US military under a $180 million contract. With $115 million going to the Air Force, the systems will support...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

New Army Helicopter Nav Tech Unveiled After DC Incident

After a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a jet in DC, killing 67, the US Army is deploying new navigation tech. Around 1,700 Stratus devices will go to helicopter...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Manned-Unmanned VTOL Aircraft in the Works From L3Harris and Joby for Defense Use

L3Harris and Joby Aviation are working on a hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense missions. The aircraft will support crewed or autonomous operations and is based on Joby’s S4 platform....

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Eastern Gendarmerie Reinforced by Senegal Over Mali Border Security Concerns

Senegal is boosting its eastern defenses with new security units after militant attacks spilled over from Mali. Recent assaults by JNIM have prompted Dakar to establish specialized brigades and...

August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Joint China-Russia Military Drills Commence in Sea of Japan

Joint Chinese-Russian naval drills began in the Sea of Japan with four Chinese ships and multiple Russian vessels. These exercises, part of their annual partnership, showcase growing military ties...

Palantir Secures Major US Army Deal Worth as Much as $10 Billion

Palantir will deliver advanced AI and data services to the US Army under a 10-year contract worth up to $10 billion. Known for its intelligence-sector roots, the firm has...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

US Air Force, Northrop carry out initial firing of Sentinel missile’s stage two engine

A new milestone was reached in the Sentinel ICBM development as Northrop Grumman and the USAF tested the stage-two rocket motor in a simulated space environment. Utilizing digital models,...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New MQ-9 control system unveiled by GA-ASI and Tobyhanna Army Depot

A joint effort by Tobyhanna Depot and GA-ASI now enables full diagnostics and repair for MQ-9 Reaper ground control systems. The program enhances operational readiness as drones like the...