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15 July

Technology

Connecticut Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Richard Wooten, a crew chief assigned to 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group, looks out the window of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, during a flight over the United States, Sept. 8, 2025. Wooten wears the HGU-56/P Aircrew Integrated Helmet System, which offers improved comfort, impact protection, retention and sound attenuation over the SPH-4 flight helmet which it replaced. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Helicopter Helmet Systems Under $44.8M Gentex Deal

Gentex Corporation has secured a $44.8-million contract to deliver helmet systems for US Army helicopter crews.

15 July

Technology

he L3Harris AN/PRC-158C NGC2 Gateway Manpack will blend high data throughput to allow U.S. soldiers to move quickly across any battlefield with relentless communication security.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Buys More Manpack Radios From L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has received multiple orders worth $84 million to provide additional manpack radios for the US Army.

14 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A German Armed Forces Puma unmanned aerial system. Photo: AeroVironment

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Buys Advanced Puma Tactical Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has won a $30.9 million contract to provide Germany with next-generation Puma unmanned aerial systems under the LARUS airborne reconnaissance program.

14 July

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

TOTE to Lead US Navy’s Medium Landing Ship Construction Under $2.2B Deal

The Pentagon has awarded TOTE Services a $2.2-billion contract to streamline construction management and processes supporting the US Navy’s ongoing Medium Landing Ship program.

13 July

Americas

Arkenstone Defense's platform aims to make it easier for companies to participate in US government contracting.

Jodesz Gavilan

New Defense Firm Aims to Simplify US Government Contracting

Startup Arkenstone Defense has launched with $35 million in seed funding to help companies navigate the requirements of entering the US federal market.

8 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The RQ-35 Heidrun unmanned aerial system. Photo: Sky-Watch A/S

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands Adopts Danish Drone for Tactical ISR Missions

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has contracted Danish defense tech company Sky-Watch A/S to supply its RQ-35 Heidrun unmanned aerial systems for company-level intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

7 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

HII to Extend US Navy’s Lionfish Undersea Drone Production

HII has signed a contract to continue building unmanned underwater vehicles as part of the US Navy’s Lionfish program, expanding an effort that could grow to 200 platforms valued at more than $347 million.

6 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Penguin VTOL unmanned aerial system. Photo: Redwire Corporation

Rojoef Manuel

Redwire to Provide Taiwan’s Coast Guard With Penguin Tactical Drones

Redwire Corporation has received a contract to supply its Penguin Mk2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone to the Republic of China Coast Guard.

3 July

Arms

Pfc. Derek T. Hall, a tube-launched optically tracked wire-guided (TOW) gunner assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fires a TOW missile during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 16, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which gives all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force. 1/3 is currently participating as the ground combat element for this exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Set to Maintain US Army TOW Missile Targeting Systems Through 2030

The US Army is partnering with Raytheon in logistics support for the TOW Improved Target Acquisition System through the end of the decade.

3 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Lance Corporal Kai Webb, from ITDU (Infantry Trials and Development Unit) operates the AtlasPro drone using the AtlasStation touchscreen tablet during a demonstration to showcase the capability of autonomous drones and Robotic Platoon Vehicles (RPVs) on Salisbury Plain Training Area. The MoDs Future Capability Group (FCG) have been demonstrating operating swarming UAS systems. It is the first time a military operator has flown a swarming system which is a significant achievement for the future capability group and the Army. A swarm is comprised of one operator controlling 4-6 UAS which demonstrates a real step forward in technology and reduction of manpower. Instead of having one operator per drone you now require less operators who can control many drones.

Rojoef Manuel

UK to Spend $6.6B in Record Military Drone Overhaul

The UK government will invest more than $6.6 billion in unmanned systems over the next four years under its new Defence Investment Plan, marking the largest drone-related commitment in the country’s military history.

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