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US Army to Deploy Danish-Made Wearable Counter-Drone Systems Globally for Soldier Protection

The U.S. Army is scaling up its modular drone defense capabilities through a landmark $26 million counter-UAS contract awarded to Danish tech firm MyDefence. This milestone agreement aims to...

Moog Secures Second-Year Spares Contract for U.S. Army’s SGT Stout Program

In a key development reflecting its continued support of national defense, Moog has signed a follow-on contract with Leonardo DRS for the second year of comprehensive spares for the...

July 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Lockheed and HavocAI Eye Future of Sailor-Free Warfare

In a strategic move to advance autonomous naval capabilities, Lockheed Martin Ventures has partnered with Rhode Island-based startup HavocAI to fast-track the development of medium unmanned surface vessels (mUSVs)...

July 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

France Reportedly Aiming for 80% Stake in FCAS Fighter Jet Project

France has reportedly notified Germany of its intention to claim an 80% stake in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a trilateral next-generation fighter jet program that also includes...

Ukraine Introduces Advanced System Connecting ‘Thousands’ of EW Units to Counter Drones

Ukrainian technology company Kvertus has introduced “Atlas,” a powerful electronic warfare (EW) system designed to protect frontline troops from the escalating danger posed by drones. Reports indicate that Atlas...

BAE’s New AI Tool Offers Critical Support to Battlefield Medics

The U.S. Air Force is collaborating with BAE Systems to enhance an AI-driven tool aimed at improving how medics monitor and manage battlefield injuries. Known as BATDOK (Battlefield Assisted...

Florida-Based Startup Secures US Air Force Deal for Encrypted Aerial Communications Platform

Florida-based startup PureCipher has secured a contract to deliver secure communications solutions for U.S. Air Force combat operations. The agreement involves the deployment of AI-powered systems designed to provide...

Germany Takes Delivery of First Eagle 6×6 Ambulance from GDELS

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has handed over the first Eagle 6×6 medium protected medical vehicle to the German Armed Forces, under a contract signed in 2020. The...

July 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Bell Textron Outperforms Aurora in DARPA’s X-Plane Competition

Bell Textron has been selected as the exclusive contractor for DARPA’s high-speed experimental aircraft initiative, surpassing Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, in the competition. As part of Phase...

U.S. Navy Orders Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft from Textron

Textron Systems has secured a $353.9 million U.S. Navy contract amendment to construct three more LCAC 100-class hovercraft, with project completion set for 2031. This order supplements a broader...