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CA tech firm teams up with Lockheed on missile defense

Core Systems, based in California, has partnered with Lockheed Martin in its proposal for the Golden Dome missile defense program. Core will contribute ruggedized rack infrastructure to support the...

Leonardo to acquire Iveco Defense

Leonardo has announced a €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion) acquisition of Iveco Defence, which manufactures armored vehicles. The deal is expected to close in early 2026, subject to regulatory clearance....

Aselsan reveals new tactical systems

Turkish defense firm Aselsan has introduced next-gen tactical systems at IDEF 2025, including solutions for electronic warfare, counter-drone operations, and secure communication. Highlighting the lineup is KORAL 200, a...

July 31, 2025
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Textron & Leonardo promote M-346N jet

Textron and Leonardo have teamed up to propose the M-346N jet for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System. The aircraft is derived from Leonardo’s M-346 trainer, with enhancements...

July 30, 2025
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India begins construction of the first AI-equipped patrol ship to combat maritime threats.

India has commenced construction of its first artificial intelligence-powered patrol vessel, designed to enhance maritime security and conduct multi-role missions throughout its exclusive economic zone. The new vessel, named...

QinetiQ Receives $26 Million Deal to Provide Essential Systems for American Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US a $26-million subcontract to deliver essential systems for the US Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Under the agreement, QinetiQ will manufacture,...

July 30, 2025
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The REMUS 620 drone has been approved by the US Navy for use in torpedo tubes.

A collaborative effort involving Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy has successfully validated the compatibility of the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle...

July 29, 2025
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Elbit will provide the German Air Force’s A400M aircraft with a DIRCM self-defense suite.

Elbit Systems has secured a $260-million deal from Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSIC DIRCM self-protection suite for the German Air Force’s A400M fleet. The system will...

Lockheed Martin is given a $2 billion US contract for THAAD interceptors.

Lockheed Martin has secured a $2-billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to manufacture Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, with production to be carried out across...

July 29, 2025
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Raytheon Introduces New Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system, the MTS-A-HD, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for US Navy helicopter crews in high-risk environments. This advanced...