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Canadian Navy Chooses Rolls-Royce for Propulsion Systems

The Royal Canadian Navy has chosen Rolls-Royce to supply major components for its new River-class destroyers. The agreement covers key propulsion and onboard handling systems that will power the...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

$20 Million Innovation Prize Fuels US Drone Challenge

The Pentagon has launched a strategic program called Project G.I. to ramp up the availability of advanced drone technologies tailored for modern combat scenarios. The goal is to develop...

New Drone From Ukraine Operates Without GPS

Ukraine has expanded its UAV fleet with the unveiling of the Buntar-3, a next-generation surveillance drone developed by Buntar Aerospace. What sets it apart is its capability to perform...

Naval Group Launches New Warship for Greek Navy

In Lorient, France, Naval Group successfully launched the HS Formion, the third Kimon-class frigate being built for the Hellenic Navy. The event marked the vessel’s first entry into the...

Pentagon Focuses on Mental Performance for Soldiers

In a bid to enhance the mental performance of its troops, the Pentagon has introduced the Cognitive Monitoring Program, a high-tech framework designed to track cognitive health and suggest...

New Optics From Norwegian Firm Target Military Contracts

The Norwegian Armed Forces have tapped Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security for the supply of next-gen sniper scopes in a contract valued at 92 million kroner ($9 million)....

Italy Eyes BvS10 Vehicles in New Defense Proposal

In a move to enhance Italy’s defense capabilities, BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Iveco Defence Vehicles to promote the BvS10 armored vehicle. The joint effort was formalized through...

Airbus Delivers Tactical NH90s to Spain

The Spanish Navy has taken delivery of its first two NH90 MSPT helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. These aircraft represent the first part of a seven-unit deal under the second...

Ivan Gren-Class Ship Introduced to Russian Navy

Yantar USC has officially unveiled the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, a next-generation Ivan Gren-class landing ship for the Russian Navy, during a launch event held in Kaliningrad. As the third...

June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Small Submarine Design to Be Co-Developed by Hyundai, Portugal

In a bid to strengthen defense cooperation, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a significant agreement with the Portuguese Navy to investigate the joint creation of new-generation small submarines....