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Babcock Cuts Steel of Third British Inspiration Frigate

Babcock has begun construction of the UK Royal Navy’s third future Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate at its Rosyth shipyard in Scotland.

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Raytheon Secures $736M to Advance AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Production

The US Navy awarded Raytheon a $736 million contract to produce AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles of the improved Block II variant.

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Conti Federal to Build US Army Reserve Training Center in Puerto Rico

Conti Federal has received a $29.6-million contract to build a US Army Reserve Training Center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

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Spain Sends Locally Produced Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

Spain has confirmed the delivery of VAMTAC multi-purpose armored vehicles to support Ukraine’s military efforts.

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General Dynamics Clinches Combined $1.2B Deal for Virginia Submarines

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics two contracts worth a combined $1.2 billion for materials required to construct Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.

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Taiwan Flaunts Upgraded T112 Assault Rifles, Ballistic Shields

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense unveiled upgraded versions of its domestically-built T112 assault rifles and bullet-resistant panels.

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America’s Experimental X-37B Begins Aerobraking Maneuvers in Space

The US Space Force will soon test the ability of its experimental X-37B spacecraft to rapidly change orbits using what it calls “aerobraking maneuvers” in space.

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BAE Systems to Produce 48 More AMPVs for US Army

BAE Systems has secured a $184-million contract modification to build 48 additional Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles for the US Army.

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Northrop Unveils Next-Gen M230 Bushmaster Chain Gun

Northrop Grumman has introduced a significant upgrade to its Bushmaster chain gun, now featuring a dual-feed capability.

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Anduril Introduces Bolt-M Autonomous Attack Drone

Anduril has unveiled a new autonomous attack drone capable of executing precision strike missions without requiring specialized operators.

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