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July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce selected by US Navy for LCAC 100 hovercraft engines

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply MT7 turboshaft engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The deal covers 12 engines, installation kits, and...

July 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The US Navy orders the biggest RAM launch system from Raytheon.

RTX’s Raytheon has secured a $74 million contract to supply RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems to the U.S. Navy, representing the largest procurement of its kind in more than...

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The first trilateral naval logistics pact between the United States, Australia, and Japan was signed.

In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral agreement focused on improving logistics and operational compatibility. The pact is...

July 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

The development of a hydrogen-powered K3 Main Battle Tank is underway in South Korea.

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has launched development of the K3 main battle tank, envisioned as the successor to the K2. Supported by key defense agencies, the platform will first...

July 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

To back up its F-35 jets, Canada is considering a fleet of fighter drones.

The Canadian Department of Defence is laying the foundation for the procurement of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to work alongside the nation’s future F-35 combat aircraft. Unclassified records...

July 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Mi-8/17 Helicopter Replacement Program Launched by Russia

A new multirole helicopter program has been launched in Russia to replace the long-serving Mi-8/17 fleet, according to national media sources. The rotorcraft, designated Mi-80, is based on the...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Spain Plans to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

In a move to overhaul its artillery capabilities, the Spanish military is planning to procure more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging M109 systems. The effort, worth...

July 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

XTEND Increases $30 Million to Expand AI-Powered Battlefield Robotics

To support the expansion of its AI-enabled tactical robotics systems, XTEND has secured an extra $30 million in funding. The funds will support increased production capacity, real-time AI integration,...

July 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

To aid in combined operations with its European allies, Denmark purchases 129 Patria 6×6 automobiles from Finland.

Denmark has solidified its commitment to the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by signing the final three agreements—covering R&D, framework governance, and life cycle management—completing its formal accession...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

During the Bastille Day procession, the French Army highlights the accuracy of its artillery by using the DT-46 tactical drone.

The French Army has officially unveiled its DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone during the annual Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées—an unprecedented public appearance. Integrated with the 68th African Artillery...