Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

July 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Iveco chosen by NATO to demonstrate ground-air robot teaming

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded a three-year contract to Iveco Defence Vehicles to develop and demonstrate integrated robotic and autonomous systems (RAS). The project will combine...

July 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

After a conflict with Iran, Israel Increases the Output of Missile Interceptors

Israel has signed a new agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to produce more Arrow interceptors, following their extensive use during a 12-day conflict with Iran in June that reportedly...

July 20, 2025
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Navy Platforms

U.S. Marines demonstrate rapid HIMARS deployment via MV-22B aircraft at Talisman Sabre 2025.

During the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise in Australia, U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, conducted an aerial logistics mission using an...

July 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter prototypes for indigenous air force modernization.

On July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) placed an official order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, underscoring the country’s commitment to...

July 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Belgium unveils Griffon and Falcon CLV armored vehicles during National Day military parade 2025.

Ahead of Belgium’s 2025 National Day celebrations, the Belgian Army showcased its latest armored vehicles, including the Belgian-assembled Griffon 6×6, during full-dress rehearsals in Brussels. This event, more than...

July 19, 2025
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Navy Platforms

Indian Navy commissions INS Nistar to enhance subsea warfare and deep-sea rescue operations.

India’s Ministry of Defence officially commissioned INS Nistar, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), into service at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam....

July 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Zealand Navy deploys Bluebottle unmanned vessels in Fiji for joint maritime patrols.

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), named Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso, a regional maritime security...

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. autonomous air vehicle achieves high-speed test success with 10x the range of Hellfire under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries has successfully completed high-speed flight tests for its Barracuda-100M Autonomous Air Vehicle (AAV), part of the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025,...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

U.S. launches new AI partnership to accelerate defense innovation and scalability.

Star26 Capital has partnered with Synthetic Darwin to equip its defense portfolio companies with advanced, self-evolving AI via the Darwinslab Ecosystem. This collaboration allows for rapid creation and evolution...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

India and France collaborate to co-develop $7.08B next-gen fighter jet engine.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended partnering with France for co-developing a 120 kN class fighter jet engine for its AMCA program. Valued at ₹61,000 crore, the project includes...