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July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

India and France to Co-Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine in $7.08 Billion Deal

India Eyes Jet Engine Self-Reliance Through Indo-French Collaboration India is set to make a significant leap toward defence self-sufficiency, with the Ministry of Defence backing a joint engine development...

New AI Alliance Targets Enhanced Speed and Scale in U.S. Defense Innovation

Defense Tech Investor Star26 Capital Partners with Synthetic Darwin to Deploy Evolving AI Solutions Star26 Capital, an investment firm specializing in defense technology, has partnered with Synthetic Darwin of...

Pentagon Awards Contract for Construction of Guam Defense Command Center

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $295 million contract to Guam-based Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC to construct a command center for the island’s air and missile defense system....

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Avilus Unveils Next-Gen UAV Lineup for Reconnaissance, Rescue, and Resupply Missions

German UAV manufacturer Avilus has introduced a new series of unmanned aerial systems designed to enhance long-range surveillance, medical logistics, and tactical support operations. Leading the lineup is the...

LIG Nex1 Unveils Modular Missile Systems to Enable Smarter, Swarm-Capable Attacks

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has unveiled two modular missile systems designed for enhanced autonomy, adaptable payloads, and multi-role functionality. The first variant, weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms), can be...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus and Kratos Propose Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone for German Air Force

Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to propose the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to the German Air Force,...

July 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Ukraine and United States Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian state defense company Ukroboronprom has partnered with U.S.-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint venture for gunpowder production in the United States, aimed at supplying the...

July 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Nagoya City Fire Bureau Selects Airbus H160 Helicopter for Operations

Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau has placed an order for an Airbus H160 helicopter, which will be used in firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response operations, including reconnaissance...

Denmark Purchases 129 Common Armored Vehicles from Patria

Denmark has signed a contract with Finnish defense company Patria for the delivery of 129 Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 platforms. Deliveries are set to begin this year,...

July 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Wescom Defence UK Set to Unveil Advanced Concealment System

UK-based Wescom Defence will unveil its ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS MSC) suite at DSEI 2025 in London. This next-generation concealment system is engineered to enhance operational effectiveness in complex...