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November 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Upgrades Australia’s P-8A Poseidon

HII and Shield AI have completed a dual-autonomy integration trial on the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking a significant advancement in autonomous naval operations. Conducted over three days...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Belgium’s Navy Takes Delivery of Its First City-Class Minehunter ‘Oostende’

The Belgian Navy has officially taken delivery of its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel, the Oostende (M940), at Zeebrugge Naval Base in Bruges. The event marks a major step...

November 4, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Sweden Wraps Up Archer Artillery System Upgrade Initiative

Sweden has taken delivery of the final batch of upgraded Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, concluding a national effort to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities. According...

November 4, 2025
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Indian Army Unveils Compact Directed-Energy Weapon Prototype

In a display of next-generation warfare, the Indian Army showcased a handheld directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of neutralizing drones during a recent field exercise. The demonstration featured the army...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Coast Guard Receives 61st Sentinel Cutter from Bollinger Shipyards

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the 61st Sentinel-class patrol vessel to the US Coast Guard in Key West, Florida, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing Fast Response Cutter (FRC)...

November 4, 2025
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Austal, Greenroom Robotics Reveal Rapid Five-Day AI Ship Integration Platform

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have unveiled a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of converting conventional ships into autonomous vessels within just five days. The launch expands on...

Zen Technologies Wins $32.5 Million Indian Contract for Advanced Anti-Drone Enhancements

India has awarded contracts worth 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) to Zen Technologies for upgrading its anti-drone defense systems. The company is expected to complete the upgrades within a...

November 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Germany Moves Forward with 12,000 Strike Drone Procurement for Lithuanian Brigade

Germany has announced plans to procure 12,000 one-way attack drones to equip its newly established mechanized brigade in Lithuania. The defense ministry has proposed a budget of 150 million...

November 3, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

HD Hyundai and SIMA Sign Pact to Jointly Build Peru’s Submarines

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary agreement with Peru’s state-owned Shipyard Marine Industrial Services (SIMA) to jointly design and construct submarines for the Peruvian Navy....

American Rheinmetall Secures $31M Contract to Maintain Ukraine’s Bradleys

American Rheinmetall has secured a $31-million contract to strengthen frontline repair capabilities for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) used by US and Ukrainian forces. The 18-month program, awarded by...