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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...

July 18, 2025
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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...

July 17, 2025
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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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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 15, 2025
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First Three-Way Naval Logistics Agreement Signed by US, Australia, and Japan

In a significant move to bolster naval cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have formalized their first three-way logistics agreement aimed at strengthening maritime interoperability. The agreement is...

July 14, 2025
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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 11, 2025
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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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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...