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Tekever Announces $533 Million to Revolutionize UK Defense Environment

British-Portuguese technology company Tekever has unveiled plans to invest £400 million ($533 million) into defense research, infrastructure, and technological innovation in the UK. The funding will support its five-year...

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May 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

As the area gets closer to conflict, India tries out a sophisticated naval mine.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Indian Navy, has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed underwater sea mine. The weapon, known as the Multi-Influence Ground...

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As the area approaches war, India tests a sophisticated naval mine.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed underwater sea mine. Known as the Multi-Influence Ground Mine, the...

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May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Thales and L3Harris collaborate to create the UK’s next-generation SHORAD capability.

L3Harris Technologies has partnered with Thales UK to jointly develop an integrated short-range air defense command and control system for the United Kingdom. The collaboration will merge L3Harris’ Target...

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May 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Peru and South Korea Will Collaborate to Create Lima’s New Submarine

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a partnership with Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA to co-develop a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy. The initiative is part...

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Using a ‘cold launch’ approach, the US Navy tries out a sea-based hypersonic missile.

The US Navy has successfully carried out an end-to-end flight test of the nation’s first sea-based hypersonic weapon, the Conventional Prompt Strike missile. Held at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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The United States authorizes the sale of Norway’s AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

The US State Department has given the green light for a potential $370.9-million arms sale to Norway, covering the provision of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles. The package includes...

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Saudi Arabia’s $3.5 billion acquisition of AMRAAM missiles is approved by the United States.

The US State Department has authorized a potential foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia involving AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) valued at approximately $3.5 billion. The proposed...

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A British firm introduces a multi-mission drone boat for modern maritime warfare.

UK-based autonomy specialist SubSea Craft has unveiled its latest unmanned surface vehicle (USV), called “MARS,” developed to address the evolving needs of contemporary naval operations. This multi-mission platform can...

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German Drone Business to Supply UAVs to Spain

German technology firm Quantum Systems has entered into an agreement to deliver mid-range reconnaissance drones to the Spanish Armed Forces. Under the framework deal, Spain will receive 91 Vector...

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