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August 8, 2025
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MDA Space to Deliver Naval Drones for Canada’s Halifax-Class Frigates

Ontario-based defense contractor MDA Space has secured contracts worth 66 million Canadian dollars ($48 million) to deliver unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class guided missile...

August 8, 2025
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Hanwha Launches Mass-Produced AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter

Hanwha Systems has rolled out its first mass-production active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to support the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 fighter program. The unveiling, held at...

August 8, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Greyshark AUV Links With Rheinmetall’s AI System to Enhance Subsea Operations

EUROATLAS has partnered with Rheinmetall to integrate the Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) into Battlesuite, an AI-powered command system designed for coordinated coastal and undersea operations. Engineered for extended...

August 7, 2025
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Rheinmetall Signs Deal to Deliver Munitions to Lithuania, Grenades to Estonia

Rheinmetall has secured new infantry ammunition contracts with Estonia and Lithuania, totaling €33 million ($38 million) in value. Estonia Agreement Estonia signed a framework deal worth approximately €17 million...

August 7, 2025
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Taiwan to Acquire Tens of Thousands of Boron Carbide Plates for Troop Protection

Taiwan plans to procure 48,000 boron carbide ceramic armor plates for its military, according to a report by the Taipei Times. The ballistic plates will be integrated into personal...

August 7, 2025
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Anduril Ships First Altius Kamikaze Drones to Taiwan, Grows Indo-Pacific Footprint

Anduril Industries has delivered the first batch of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan, just six months after signing a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) agreement in 2024. The rapid delivery...

August 7, 2025
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US Army Rolls Out Broad Modernization Plan for Missile, Air, and Space Defense

The US Army is executing a wide-ranging modernization initiative aimed at countering advanced air, missile, and space threats from adversaries like China and Russia, who continue to expand their...

August 7, 2025
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R&D

Lockheed Martin Pushes Forward With C2 Tech for US ‘Golden Dome’ Defense System

Lockheed Martin has developed a command and control (C2) prototyping solution to help accelerate the development of the Golden Dome, the US equivalent of Israel’s Iron Dome system, initiated...

August 7, 2025
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RTX’s Brain-Inspired Network Chosen by DARPA to Strengthen Cybersecurity

DARPA has selected RTX’s BBN Technologies to participate in its Intelligent Generation of Tools for Security (INGOTS) program, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity through automated threat identification and neutralization. As...

August 7, 2025
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Mergers & JV

US May Deploy Mobile Anti-Ship Missiles in Japan Exercise to Boost Pacific Defense

The US military is evaluating the deployment of the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) during its upcoming Resolute Dragon exercise with Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force next month. The...