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August 4, 2025
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L3Harris and Joby Collaborate on Hybrid VTOL Defense Aircraft

L3Harris and Joby Aviation Collaborate on Hybrid VTOL for Defense Applications L3Harris Technologies and Joby Aviation are developing an advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft equipped with hybrid...

August 4, 2025
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US Army Deploys Updated Helicopter Navigation Following DC Black Hawk Crash

Army Implements New Helicopter Navigation Tech Following Fatal Washington DC Crash In response to the January 29 collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial airliner...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Northrop to Supply US Troops with Next-Gen Multi-Domain Mission Planning Tools

US Military Awards $180M to Northrop Grumman for Next-Gen Mission Planning Systems Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $180 million contract to develop advanced mission planning technologies for the...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Indian Company Teams Up with Elbit for Advanced Rocket Launcher Systems

India to Locally Produce Israel’s PULS Rocket Launcher Under New Nibe-Elbit Deal In a major step toward defense industrial collaboration, Nibe Limited has entered into an agreement with Elbit...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South China Sea Sees First-Ever Joint Patrols by Indian and Philippine Navies

For the first time, Indian Navy warships have joined their Philippine counterparts in patrolling the disputed South China Sea, Manila’s military confirmed Monday, coinciding with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Military Deploys New Tool to Identify Enemy Signals and Manage Its Own Electromagnetic Risks

The US Army is trialing a cutting-edge system that enhances soldiers’ ability to detect and analyze signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum, helping them better understand both their digital presence...

August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Joint Naval Drills by China and Russia Begin in Strategic Sea of Japan

China and Russia launched joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan on Sunday, aiming to reinforce their strategic alliance and challenge what they view as a US-dominated global...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Eastern Senegal Reinforces Gendarmerie to Address Cross-Border Instability from Mali

Senegal announced on Saturday that it is deploying new gendarmerie units to its eastern regions in response to escalating security threats near the border with Mali. The move comes...

Palantir Secures Major Defense Deal With US Army Worth Up to $10B

Palantir, the influential data analytics and AI firm known for its strong connections to U.S. national security agencies, has secured a massive contract to manage software and data operations...

August 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

Indra Acquires Facility to Boost Armored Vehicle Production in Spain and Europe

Indra has acquired a new manufacturing facility in Asturias, Spain, to boost its tactical vehicle production capabilities for European defense partners. The acquisition was completed through an agreement with...