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Israel Signs $150M Deal with AM General for New Humvee Fleet

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has finalized a deal with U.S. manufacturer AM General for the supply of several hundred High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs or Humvees), along with...

Anduril Wins Nearly $100 Million U.S. Army Contract for Advanced C2 Prototype

The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril a $99.6 million contract to develop and deliver a next-generation command and control (NGC2) prototype as the lead of a multi-company collaboration. Known...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

French Army Showcases New Griffon-Based 120 mm Mortar Carrier in Paris

The French Army has unveiled a self-propelled mortar variant of its Griffon 6×6 multi-role armored vehicle — known as the Griffon MEPAC (On-Board Mortar for Contact Support) — just...

Italy Welcomes First Upgraded Ariete C2 Main Battle Tank

The Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium has officially delivered the first modernized Ariete C2 main battle tank to the Italian Army during a handover ceremony at the Cecchignola military complex...

British Army Unveils Digital Targeting Web with AI-Powered “Spear” System

The British Army has introduced a cutting-edge AI-powered system designed to assist soldiers in identifying and engaging enemy targets from extended distances. Known as “Asgard,” the new technology leverages...

July 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New AI-Enabled Drone Navigates GPS-Limited Spaces with High‑Speed Obstacle Avoidance

US-based Cleo Robotics has introduced the Dronut DD1, an innovative compact aerial robot designed for flight in environments where GPS and conventional drones are ineffective. Unlike traditional drones with...

July 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Belgian Army Unveils Griffon and Falcon CLV Armored Vehicles During 2025 National Day Military Parade

The Army Recognition editorial team provided exclusive coverage of the full-dress rehearsal for Belgium’s National Day military parade, held in Brussels ahead of the official festivities. The rehearsal offered...

July 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Türkiye’s SSB Places Order for Six Kaan Fighter Jet Prototypes for Turkish Air Force

As reported by Turkish defense outlet Ulusavunma on July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) has officially ordered the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet....

July 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

U.S. Marines Showcase Quick HIMARS Deployment via MV-22B Aircraft During Talisman Sabre 2025

During Talisman Sabre 2025—the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States—U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, executed a...

July 19, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. Autonomous Air Vehicle Achieves High-Speed Flight Success in Army’s HSMM Program, Boasting 10X Hellfire Missile Range

Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV) has successfully completed a series of vital flight tests under the High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program, led by the US Army’s DEVCOM...