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Mach Industries Lands US DIU Contract for Long-Range Strike Maritime Drone

The US Defense Innovation Unit has awarded Mach Industries a contract to serve as the aircraft integrator for the Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike program and lead its development and overall execution.

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REGENT Unveils Dedicated Seaglider Factory as Production Ramps Up

REGENT has completed what it describes as the world's first dedicated seaglider manufacturing facility.

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US Walls Off Anthropic’s Frontier AI Over Foreign Military Exploitation Fears

The US government has moved to restrict export of Anthropic’s most advanced artificial intelligence models, citing concerns they could be exploited by foreign military and intelligence organizations.

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Thales, Mesko Sign Deal to Localize Rocket Production in Poland

Thales and Poland’s Mesko have signed an agreement to expand domestic production of rocket systems, including motor assembly and critical component manufacturing.

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EDGE and Leonardo Target Defense Sensor Market With New Venture

The UAE’s EDGE and Italy’s Leonardo plan to establish a joint venture focused on advanced defense sensors and mission systems. 

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Aselsan Secures $900M Deal to Expand Turkey’s Steel Dome

Aselsan has secured a $900-million contract to supply air defense systems for Turkey's growing Steel Dome network.

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EOS to Launch AI Command-and-Control Hub in France

Electro Optic Systems is looking to turn France into its European base AI command and control, announcing plans for a new regional hub.

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UN Aid Chief Demands ‘Dignity’ for Gaza Population

People living in Gaza deserve to regain their "dignity" rather than merely survive, the UN aid chief said Thursday, as he criticized Israeli obstructions to the distribution of humanitarian assistance.

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Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Attack Niger Airport, 11 Soldiers Killed

A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed Thursday's attack on the airport of Niger's capital, Niamey that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, six months after other jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site.

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Sweden Procures Sonobot 5 USV for Military Waterway Survey Ops 

Sweden has awarded BUVI Scandinavia a contract to supply an EvoLogics Sonobot 5 uncrewed surface vehicle for military waterway survey operations.

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