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10 July

Danish Firm to Supply Wearable Counter-Drone Systems to US Army

The US Army has contracted MyDefence to deliver over 400 counter-unmanned aerial systems to detect and track a broad spectrum of drone threats.

10 July

Artist's concept of Bell Textron's X-plane for DARPA SPRINT program

Christine Casimiro

Bell Textron Beats Aurora in DARPA X-Plane Program

Bell Textron has been chosen as the sole contractor for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) high-speed experimental aircraft initiative, beating Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences out of the competition.

10 July

Senior Airman Jaderian James, left, 35th Maintenance Squadron Avionics Flight electronic warfare technician, and Senior Airman Izaak Molina, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics technician, examine a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon’s cockpit and controls during a Combat Shield readiness assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2024. Combat shield assessments ensure the integration of defensive systems across air, ground, and space platforms, verifying effective coordination and communication to enhance survivability and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Rojoef Manuel

Florida Startup Wins US Air Force Contract for Secure Aerial Communications Platform

PureCipher has signed a contract to provide a secure communications capability for US Air Force combat missions.

10 July

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Battlefield Medics Are Getting an AI Assist With BAE’s New Tool

The US Air Force is teaming up with BAE Systems to advance an AI-powered tool designed to help medics track and treat injuries more efficient.

10 July

Soldiers patrol a street in Cali, Colombia

Staff Writer With AFP

Colombia Raids Anglo-French Oil Firm Over Alleged Paramilitary Ties

Colombian prosecutors have seized the offices of Anglo-French oil and gas firm Perenco, accusing it of paying paramilitaries, a charge the company denied Wednesday.

9 July

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

F-22 Raptors Could Be First Combat Jets to Control Loyal Drone Wingmen

The US Air Force is positioning its F-22 Raptors to become the first operational combat jet to team up with Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.

9 July

Giulia Bernacchi

Fairbanks Morse to Supply FM 175D Engine for US Navy DDG(X) Warship

Fairbanks Morse will supply an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for the US Navy's DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test site.

9 July

The U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 program achieved Milestone C approval on July 2, 2025, signaling the program’s transition into the Production and Deployment phase.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Precision Strike Missile Program Enters Production, Deployment Phase

The US Army is moving its Precision Strike Missile program into production and deployment, advancing efforts to strengthen long-range strike capabilities.

9 July