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August 7, 2025
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Cybersecurity

RTX’s Brain-Inspired Network Chosen by DARPA to Strengthen Cybersecurity

DARPA has selected RTX’s BBN Technologies to participate in its Intelligent Generation of Tools for Security (INGOTS) program, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity through automated threat identification and neutralization. As...

August 7, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

US May Deploy Mobile Anti-Ship Missiles in Japan Exercise to Boost Pacific Defense

The US military is evaluating the deployment of the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) during its upcoming Resolute Dragon exercise with Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force next month. The...

Australian Firm Lands Contract for Powerful 100kW Laser Drone Defense System

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a €71.4 million ($83 million) contract to produce and supply a 100-kilowatt-class laser-based counter-drone system. The buyer, an undisclosed European...

August 6, 2025
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R&D
Training and Simulation

Russia Unveils First-Ever Anti-Drone Rifle Training Simulator in Virtual Format

Students at Southern Federal University in Russia have developed a virtual training platform designed to simulate the use of anti-drone weapons and detection technologies. Created with Unreal Engine, the...

Lockheed and Raytheon Face Off in Bid for US Army’s Autonomous Launcher Initiative

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are both in the running for the U.S. Army’s Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program. Spokespersons from both companies—Lockheed and Tom Laliberty, Raytheon’s President of...

August 6, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Kongsberg Selected to Equip USMC’s ACV-30 Vehicles with Remote Turrets

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has secured a $118 million contract to supply remote weapon turrets for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 (ACV-30). The agreement finalizes an...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Refutes Speculation on Procurement of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae

India is currently not evaluating South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet as part of its efforts to procure up to 114 advanced multi-role aircraft, local media reports confirmed. Earlier...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Spain Prioritizes European Alternatives Instead of US F-35 Fighter Jets

Spain has opted not to purchase U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets and will instead pursue European alternatives, the defense ministry confirmed on Wednesday, backing a report from El Pais. This...

August 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Cybersecurity

DARPA Partners with RTX to Advance Cybersecurity Vulnerability Tracking

The US Coast Guard has concluded trials of the V-BAT UAS, clearing the platform for future operations aboard its cutters. Run by the Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center,...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Receives Final Shipment of C-295 Airlifters from Airbus

Airbus has completed the delivery of 16 C-295 tactical airlifters to India, fulfilling the first phase of a larger deal aimed at revamping the country’s transport aircraft capabilities. The...