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Rolls-Royce Chosen by US Navy to Power LCAC 100 Hovercraft Fleet

The US Navy has contracted Rolls-Royce for $54.7 million to manufacture engines supporting the Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class fleet. Under this agreement, the British engineering firm will supply...

Czechia to Supply New Pistols to German Soldiers

Czech defense manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) has been selected by Germany to deliver replacement service pistols for the nation’s armed forces. The contract centers on the P13...

July 14, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

U.S. Military Carries Out Training Exercises at Panama Canal

The U.S. military has joined forces with Panamanian police to launch a new round of joint exercises aimed at safeguarding the Panama Canal, amid rising concerns over suspected Chinese...

July 14, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Colombia Launches ‘Dragom’-Its First Homegrown Military Drone

Colombia’s defense ministry is embracing domestic innovation with the introduction of “Dragom,” the country’s first indigenously developed military drone. Created by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC), Dragom is...

Dutch Navy Acquires Eight V-BAT Drones Tested in Ukraine

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has acquired eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones for deployment with the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. As part of a...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

French Army Showcases DT-46 Tactical Drone for Precision Artillery at Bastille Day Parade

In a notable milestone for its military modernization, the French Army publicly showcased the DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone for the first time during the Bastille Day parade on the...

Denmark Procures 129 Patria 6×6 Vehicles from Finland to Bolster European Defense Cooperation

Denmark has officially entered the final stage of its involvement in the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program by signing the initiative’s three key concluding agreements: the Research...

July 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Navy Deploys First Upgraded P-8A Poseidon to Boost Fleet Readiness

L3Harris Technologies has completed the delivery of the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), marking a major milestone under a...

July 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Philippine Navy’s Missile Frigate BRP Miguel Malvar Begins Trials Ahead of Deployment

The Philippine Navy has commenced Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its newest guided missile frigate, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), marking a critical step before the vessel achieves...

July 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

U.S. Greenlights $2.6 Billion Sale of HH-60W Helicopters to Norway

The United States has approved a potential $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and associated equipment to Norway, a key NATO ally bordering Russia. According to the...