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Anduril Eyes Drone Production Site in Japan, Targets Nissan Plant

Anduril Industries and Nissan Motor are reportedly discussing a possible partnership that would transform the automaker’s Oppama assembly plant into a military drone production facility.

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Lockheed Martin Awarded $74M for UK, Italy F-35 Block 4 Weapons Integration

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $74.2-million contract modification to integrate UK- and Italy-specific weapon systems into the F-35A and F-35B as part of the Joint Strike Fighter program's Block 4 modernization.

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French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval Group

Naval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet.

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Finland to Host Europe’s First M270A2 Common Fire Control System Sustainment Center

Europe's first maintenance and sustainment center for the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System Common Fire Control System is moving forward in Finland.

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US Army Tests Autonomous Railcar for Military Logistics

Intramotev has tested its TugVolt autonomous railcar with the US Army during a logistics exercise.

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UK Awards $2.6M to Accelerate Open Military Avionics Initiative

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded more than $2.6 million to four companies to accelerate the adoption of its PYRAMID open architecture.

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US Says Iran Talks to Continue, ‘Both Sides’ Pausing Strikes

The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other and plan to meet and resume talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official said.

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Australia, Vanuatu Sign Deal Barring Foreign Military Base on Pacific Island

Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement on Monday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base in the Pacific nation.

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Turkey Receives More Tayfun Block-2 Ballistic Missiles

Turkey has received another batch of Tayfun Block-2 ballistic missiles as the country continues to expand its long-range strike capabilities.

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UK Space Firms Unite to Protect Critical Military Satellites

Shield Space and ClearSpace have signed an agreement to jointly develop sovereign capabilities aimed at protecting British satellites from growing threats in orbit.

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