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Leonardo DRS Wins US Space Force Contract for Threat-Tracking Sensors

Leonardo DRS has received a US Space Force contract to develop sensors for detection, tracking, and targeting of fast-moving space threats.

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Poland’s 40-Ton Infantry Fighting Vehicle Breaks Cover With Tank-Killing Punch

Poland has taken the wraps off a 40-ton Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle built to carry troops into high-intensity combat under heavy armor.

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Overland AI Wins $20M US Army Autonomous Breaching Contract

Overland AI received a $20-million US Army contract to develop autonomous systems for clearing battlefield obstacles and minefields.

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UK Develops Warfare Game Based on HMS Defender-Russia Standoff 

The UK has developed a tabletop wargame based on the 2021 confrontation between HMS Defender and Russian forces near Crimea.

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Turkey’s Aselsan, Poland’s AMZ-Kutno Expand Surveillance Systems Deal

ASELSAN has signed a new deal with Polish armored vehicle maker AMZ-Kutno for additional ARSUS reconnaissance and surveillance systems.

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Birdon to Deliver Next-Gen Bridge Erection Boats to Australian Army

Birdon will deliver three next-generation Bridge Erection Boats to the Australian Army to support military river and wet-gap crossings.

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Northrop Grumman Bags $4.8B US Army Contract for IR Countermeasure Production 

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $4.8-billion contract for the full-rate production of the Common Infrared Countermeasure system.

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US Navy Picks L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System for Littoral Counter-Drone Defense

The US Navy has tapped L3Harris to supply an unspecified number of VAMPIRE self-contained systems for littoral counter-drone defense.

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Spanish Navy Boosts Missile, Aerial Defense With MBDA’s SIMBAD-RC Systems

The Spanish Navy is enhancing its defense against aerial and missile threats by procuring three SIMBAD-RC systems from MBDA under a signed framework agreement.

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Axon Vision Wins $4.9M Deal for New ForceField Counter-Drone System

Israeli defense company Axon Vision has secured the first order for its ForceField counter-drone system under a deal worth up to $4.9 million.

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