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August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Anduril secures Taiwan deal for drones and command/control infrastructure

Anduril’s partnership with Taiwan will deliver drones and advanced command-and-control solutions to bolster the island’s defenses. The agreement supports Taiwan’s goal of leveraging high-tech, cost-efficient solutions to deter regional...

August 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy places new Arleigh Burke destroyer order with General Dynamics

General Dynamics will build a new Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer for the US Navy, continuing its legacy of advanced surface combatants. The ship will feature modern warfare systems...

August 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Fog system introduced to deliver battlefield data security with quantum readiness

Developers have introduced a fog-based data security architecture designed for quantum-era combat. It encrypts sensitive battlefield information at the edge, enabling real-time, tamper-resistant military communications.

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US awards $8 billion in missile supply deals to Lockheed and Raytheon for allies

The US has awarded $8 billion in contracts to Lockheed and Raytheon for missile systems destined for foreign military sales. The move reinforces allied defense capabilities through sustained delivery...

July 31, 2025
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Land Platforms

The U.S. Army places additional Humvee order with AM General to strengthen its tactical vehicle fleet.

The U.S. Army awarded AM General a $126.5 million contract for additional M1165A1B3 Humvees, expanding a previously signed deal that now exceeds $3 billion. While the precise quantity remains...

July 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

China delivers Z-10ME helicopters to Pakistan

China has begun delivering Z-10ME attack helicopters to Pakistan, marking a significant step in Islamabad’s rotary-wing modernization. Though neither country officially confirmed the deal, verified images show the aircraft...

July 31, 2025
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Land Platforms

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....

July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

July 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Taiwan gets the second batch of American-made Abrams combat vehicles.

Taiwan’s acquisition of its first 80 Abrams—38 delivered in December 2024 and 42 in this shipment—stems from a 2019 Foreign Military Sale authorizing up to 108 tanks. The M1A2T...