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July 31, 2025
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California Firm Partners With Lockheed Martin on Golden Dome Project

Lockheed Martin has enlisted Core Systems as a partner in its proposal for the Golden Dome missile defense program—an advanced U.S. initiative targeting high-end airborne threats. As part of...

July 31, 2025
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Textron and Leonardo Propose M-346N for U.S. Navy Training Fleet

Textron and Leonardo are jointly proposing the M-346N jet trainer—based on Leonardo’s M-346 platform—for the U.S. Navy’s upcoming Undergraduate Jet Training System competition to replace the T-45 Goshawk. Designed...

July 30, 2025
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US Navy Certifies REMUS 620 UUV for Torpedo Tube Operations

In a significant advancement for unmanned naval operations, the US Navy, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have confirmed the REMUS 620 UUV’s compatibility with Virginia-class...

July 28, 2025
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L3Harris and ELT Group Team Up to Establish Multi-Sensor Test Site Abroad

U.S.-based L3Harris has partnered with Italy’s ELT Group to establish the first multi-sensor test facility for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in Italy — the first of its...

July 27, 2025
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UK, Australia Ink Long-Term AUKUS Agreement for 20 Nuclear Submarines

In a major evolution of the AUKUS pact, the UK and Australia have inked the Geelong Treaty — a 50-year strategic agreement to co-develop SSN-AUKUS submarines. The treaty secures...

July 24, 2025
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Indonesia and Singapore Strengthen Military Cybersecurity Cooperation

Indonesia and Singapore are strengthening bilateral defense ties with a focus on cybersecurity, as Jakarta looks to benefit from Singapore’s advanced cyber warfare expertise. Indonesian officials noted that Singapore’s...

July 23, 2025
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Booz Allen and L3Harris Team Up for $315 Million USAF TOC-L Prototype Contract

Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with L3Harris to deliver the second prototype of a mobile command center for the U.S. Air Force, under a $315 million contract. The five-year...

July 23, 2025
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Australia Expands Joint Military Drills With the Philippines

Australia has announced an expanded defense partnership with the Philippines, revealing plans for over 20 joint training activities and exchanges in 2025—more than double the number conducted the previous...

July 19, 2025
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New Zealand Navy Sends Bluebottle Unmanned Vessels to Fiji for Collaborative Maritime Security Missions

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso, a major regional effort to bolster maritime security in...

July 18, 2025
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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...