defense production

Northrop Secures $1.8B US Air Force Deal to Continue Litening Pod Support

Northrop Grumman has signed a contract valued at up to $1.84 billion to extend manufacturing and modification of the AN/AAQ-28 Litening advanced targeting pods for the US Air Force.

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US Army Opens Integration Hub for New Defense Technologies

The US Army has launched “Reveille Forge” at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, a permanent integration facility to accelerate the testing and distribution of next-generation defense systems.

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US Army Taps GM, Ford, BC Customs for Heavy Infantry Squad Vehicle Prototypes

The US Army has selected GM Defense, Ford Motor Company, and BC Customs to build nine prototypes for its next-generation Infantry Squad Vehicle-Heavy, advancing efforts to field a tactical vehicle that combines troop transport with mobile battlefield power.

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Canada Accelerates Homegrown Military Drone Production Under New Program

Ottawa has launched the Defence Drone Initiative, a new program aimed at speeding the development and fielding of Canadian-built unmanned systems for the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Taiwan, UK Forge First Bilateral Drone Industry Alliance

Taiwan and the UK have signed their first formal agreement to strengthen drone industry cooperation, establishing a framework for joint research, investment, and commercial expansion.

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UK’s New Medium Helicopters to Receive Local Engine Support From StandardAero

GE Aerospace has partnered with Arizona-based StandardAero to help build and sustain the CT7-2E1 propulsion systems that will power the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter fleet.

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Ukrainian-Danish Venture to Build 12,000 SAKER Military Drones Annually

Kyiv-based defense tech company Twist Robotics has formed a joint venture with Danish-Ukrainian firm Vidar Industries to manufacture its SAKER family of tactical unmanned aerial systems in Denmark.

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US to Manufacture Ukraine’s Warzone-Deployed MAGURA USVs

The US will produce Ukraine’s combat-tested MAGURA unmanned surface vessels USVs for the first time under a new partnership aimed at expanding American autonomous warfare capabilities.

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Canada Taps Magellan to Produce M72 Anti-Tank Weapons Locally

Canada has contracted Magellan Aerospace to manufacture the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon, expanding domestic production of a key infantry weapon for the Canadian Armed Forces.

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S. Korea Backs 50 Startups to Develop Military Technologies

South Korea is seeking about 50 industry partners for its “Challenge for All – Defense” open innovation program, increasing support for emerging businesses developing technologies for the defense sector.

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