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July 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity

$10 Million Agreement Promotes AI Implementation in Pentagon Command Centers

“The Pentagon is acting swiftly to integrate generative AI into its core military operations, giving Ask Sage $10 million to increase the use of large language models (LLMs) throughout...

July 1, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Saab receives an order from Denmark for combat training systems.

“With Saab, Denmark has placed an order for a Combat Training Center valued at 680 million Swedish krona ($63 million). Deliveries are planned for this year through 2027. The...

July 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Lobster Robotics will create the next-generation seabed drone for the Dutch Ministry of Defense.

To transform its Scout underwater drone into a military-grade platform, the Dutch Ministry of Defense is partnering with local Lobster Robotics. Scout was first created for commercial use, but...

July 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Israel Gets the Green Light to Buy $510 Million Worth of Bomb Guidance Kits from the US

Following Israel’s use of a large number of ammunition in its recent war with Iran, “the United States on Monday announced the approval of a $510 million sale to...

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity

A $5.5 million deal for RF components in a US naval weapon was awarded to M-tron.

“M-tron Industries has won a $5.5 million production contract to provide high-performance radio frequency (RF) components for a vital US naval weapon system. The award includes robust crystal and...

June 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Italian Navy to Get Combat Ships from Fincantieri

The Italian Navy has contracted Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat ships. The ships will take the place of a pair that...

June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

BAE, US Army Partner to Create 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

“The 52-caliber variant of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype has been the subject of a research and development deal between BAES Systems and the US Army. BAE will expedite...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

The first flight of South Korea’s indigenous minesweeping helicopter takes place.

South Korea has conducted the first flight of its prototype of an indigenous mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft in South Gyeongsang Province. The display is a component of a...

US Army bases will have their defense strengthened by General Dynamics.

“General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has signed a $580 million contract to ensure the security and readiness of American Army bases. This task order covers the Integrated Base Defense...

June 30, 2025
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Land Platforms

German Medium Forces to Use Boxer Fleet Equipped with 30mm Remote Turret

“Germany has revealed its plan to purchase Boxer armored fighting vehicles in order to integrate main capabilities into the newly formed Medium Forces of the military. The package includes...