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July 15, 2025
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Spain Plans Purchase of Over 200 Mobile Artillery Units

To replace its aging M109 artillery units, Spain is launching a major procurement effort to acquire over 200 self-propelled howitzers, split between tracked and wheeled variants. The initiative, exceeding...

July 15, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

XTEND Raises $30M in Funding to Advance AI-Powered Military Robotics

XTEND secures $30 million in new funding to expand U.S. presence and scale up its AI-enabled tactical robotic systems. According to the company, the investment will fuel efforts to...

July 14, 2025
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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 14, 2025
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New Product Launches

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...

July 14, 2025
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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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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...

July 14, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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 13, 2025
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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 13, 2025
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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 12, 2025
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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...