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Raytheon UK Awarded Contract to Strengthen UK Space Domain Awareness

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#RaytheonUK #UKSpaceAgency #SpaceDomainAwareness #SDA #SpaceSecurity #NORSSTrack #SpaceTechnology #UKDefence #SpaceOperations #RTXCorporation #RAFHighWycombe #UKSpace

Raytheon UK Awarded Contract to Strengthen UK Space Domain Awareness

the UK Space Agency will gain access to Raytheon UK’s NORSSTrack software,

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November 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM

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U.S. Soldier Commands Autonomous Black Hawk Missions for First Time::

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#USArmy #BlackHawk #Sikorsky #LockheedMartin #AutonomousFlight #MATRIXTechnology #DARPA #MilitaryExercise #Aviation #DefenseTech #NorthernStrike

U.S. Soldier Commands Autonomous Black Hawk Missions for First Time

Military exercise marks milestone in autonomous flight as non-pilot soldier directs cargo drops, resupply, and medevac operations using Sikorsky’s MATRIX technology.

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October 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM

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Australia's Ghost Shark just made a splash! The first Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) has rolled out, revolutionizing naval defense with stealthy, AI-powered underwater ops.
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#GhostShark #AUKUS #AutonomousUnderwaterVehicle #NavalTech

First Australian Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Rolls Out

A$1.7B contract moves forward as first autonomous submarine completes production ahead of 2026 delivery

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October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM

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Swedish Navy Trains Ukrainian Sailors on Handling Combat Boats

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#Sweden #Ukraine #Navy #Defense #MilitaryTraining #UkraineWar #Europe #RussiaUkraineWar #CombatBoats #Security

Swedish Navy Trains Ukrainian Sailors on Handling Combat Boats

Intensive coastal training aims to prepare Ukrainian crews to operate Sweden’s donated combat boats amid ongoing war with Russia.

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October 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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French Navy to Become First European Military Operator of the Pilatus PC-24 in February 2026

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#FrenchNavy #Pilatus #PC24 #MilitaryAviation #JetAviation #Defense #France #AircraftFleet #GovernmentAviation #Aerospace

French Navy to Become First European Military Operator of the Pilatus PC-24 in February 2026

Three PC-24 aircraft to be leased through Jet Aviation France for pilot training, transport, and liaison duties starting February 2026.

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October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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U.K. To Allocate $3.09B to Develop New Radar for Eurofighter Typhoon

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#Eurofighter #Typhoon #Radar #RoyalAirForce #Leonardo #MilitaryTech #DefenseNews #EW #Aviation

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October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM

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U.K. Royal Navy achieves a first in underwater tech — testing a quantum clock on an uncrewed submarine.

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#RoyalNavy #QuantumTechnology #Submarine #Defense #MaritimeSecurity #Autonomous

U.K. Royal Navy Tests Quantum Clock on Uncrewed Submarine, First Use Underwater

Sea trial aboard XV Excalibur demonstrates potential of quantum timing to enhance submarine navigation and endurance.

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October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM

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Lockheed Martin Joins Forces With Google to Bring Generative AI Into Secure Defense Systems

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Lockheed Martin Joins Forces With Google to Bring Generative AI Into Secure Defense Systems

Partnership to integrate Google’s Gemini AI within Lockheed Martin’s air-gapped networks for national security operations.

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October 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM

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Finland’s First F-35A Combat Jet Rolls Out

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Finland’s First F-35A Combat Jet Rolls Out

Finnish Air Force prepares for F-35 entry into service with ongoing U.S. training and major infrastructure upgrades at home.

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October 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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First Altay tank delivered to Turkish Army!

120mm gun, AKKOR defense, Aselsan tech. 85 by 2028. #AltayTank

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#Turkey #BMC #TurkishArmy #Altay #MainBattleTank #MilitaryTech #DefenseNews #ArmoredVehicles #Aerospace #Innovation #Geopolitics #Breaking #EuroDefense

Altay Battle Tank Delivered To Turkish Armed Forces

First domestically produced main battle tank enters inventory during opening of new BMC production facility in Ankara

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October 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM

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Uganda gets T-55-based armored vehicles from Russia! $53M deal: engineering units + GAZ trucks.

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#Uganda #Russia #T55 #ArmoredVehicles #MilitaryAid #UPDF #AfricaDefense #ArmsDeal #EngineeringVehicles #Geopolitics #DefenseNews #Breaking

Uganda Receives T-55 Tank-based Armored Vehicles from Russia

Embassy announcement shows delivery of armored vehicles valued at $53M during ceremony in Kampala

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October 30, 2025 at 5:20 AM

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China blocks drone parts to Ukraine after U.S. pressure to cut Russia’s supply!

Beijing halts motors & batteries; Kyiv hit hard.

Russia ramps Garpiya-3 output. #DroneWar

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#China #Ukraine #Russia #Drones #USSanctions #Geopolitics #TechWar #Breaking

China Restricts Drone Parts to Ukraine after U.S. Pressure to Block Them for Russia

Export limits complicate Kyiv’s drone production

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October 30, 2025 at 4:33 AM

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Second import-substituted #MC21 takes flight!

2nd prototype joins 1st for cert testing. Deliveries soon! #Rostec #UAC

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#RussiaAviation #PD14 #AircraftTesting #Aerospace #Aviation #BreakingNews #RussianTech #Innovation #FlyRussia #SanctionsProof #Engineering #AeroNews

Second Russian MC-21 Import-substituted Aircraft Takes to Flight

Second prototype tests domestic systems as part of certification program

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October 30, 2025 at 3:39 AM

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After Success in Turkey, Eurofighter Eyes Portugal to Replace its F-16s with Typhoons

Eurofighter has sensed blood after Portugal decided against buying American F-35 Jets over President’s Trump’s policies.

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#EurofighterTyphoon #Portugal #SayNoToF35Jets

After Success in Turkey, Eurofighter Eyes Portugal to Replace its F-16s with Typhoons

Eurofighter has sensed blood after Portugal decided against buying American F-35 Jets over President’s Trump’s policies forcing U.S. allies to increase defense spending.

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October 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM