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August 5, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

V-BAT Drone Test Completed by US Coast Guard for Fleetwide Launch

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

‘Emilio Bianchi’ Frigate Officially Commissioned by Italian Navy

As part of a joint defense initiative with France under OCCAR’s supervision, the Italian Navy has received the advanced Emilio Bianchi frigate. Built at Fincantieri’s northern Italian shipyards in...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Navy of the US Developing Autonomous Ships for Freight Missions

To improve logistics and operational reach, the US Navy is seeking proposals for a new class of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) capable of carrying containerized payloads. The initiative, managed...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Swedish Jets Secured in $600 Million Thai Defense Deal

Thailand approved the purchase of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, following recent border hostilities with Cambodia that ended in a ceasefire last week. The $600 million agreement for...

Dutch Lead NATO in Acquiring US Military Equipment for Ukraine

According to the Dutch defense ministry, the Netherlands will acquire €500 million ($577 million) worth of U.S. weapons for Ukraine—becoming the first NATO member to fully support a package...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Royal Thai Army Deploys Laser Weapon to Defend Against Drone Threats

To address the rising danger of UAV incursions, the Royal Thai Army has rolled out a high-energy laser weapon. This directed energy weapon (DEW) is said to fire a...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Germany Places Major Order for 1,300+ Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

RMMV to Supply Over 1,300 HX-Series Vehicles to German Army Under €770M Order The German Armed Forces have awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a new contract for the...

Slovenia Expands IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Fleet with Two Additional Units

Slovenia Expands Air Defense Capabilities with Additional IRIS-T SLM Units via ESSI As part of the ongoing European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), Slovenia has procured two more IRIS-T SLM...