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July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Kratos and Airbus present the Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ to the German Air Force.

Airbus and Kratos will jointly offer the XQ-58A Valkyrie to Germany by 2029. This low-cost, loyal wingman drone can operate autonomously or with crewed platforms. Priced under €10M, it...

July 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

LIG Nex1 of South Korea Introduces Modular Missiles for More Intelligent, Swarm-Ready Attacks

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 introduced modular missiles: a 250-lb multi-role missile for EW, strike, and ISR; and a 1,000-lb AI-guided missile for low-altitude, long-range land and sea attacks. These...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Avilus introduces a trio of “New Generation” UAVs for rescue, reconnaissance, and resupply.

German company Avilus launched two UAVs: Bossard, with 2,500 km surveillance range and all-weather tracking, and Grille, a modular, fast-response drone with parachute recovery. Both are designed for tactical,...

July 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The Pentagon hires a contractor to construct the command center for the Guam defense system.

The US Department of Defense awarded Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC a $295 million contract to build a missile defense command center in Guam, including fuel and power facilities. The center...

July 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

July 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

July 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

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,...

July 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems

The “Next-Gen Concealment System” will be unveiled by the British firm Wescom Defence.

Wescom Defence, a UK-based firm, is preparing to debut its ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS MSC) suite at DSEI 2025 in London. Described as a next-generation concealment system, it is...

July 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

Denmark Acquires 129 Popular Armored Vehicles From Patria

Denmark has placed an order with Finnish defense company Patria for 129 units of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6. Deliveries are set to begin this year to...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Czechia to Supply New Handguns to German Soldiers

In a recent procurement decision, Germany has selected Czech company Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to supply its military with a new service pistol, the P13, chambered in 9×19mm....