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Australian Defence Force receives man-portable counter-IED robotic systems.

Babcock Australasia has supplied portable, backpackable robot systems to strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) counter-explosive operations. The Squad Packable Utility Robots (SPUR) Remote Positioning Vehicles – Light will...

March 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Altechna joins project to develop Europe’s first sovereign 100kW laser weapon system.

Lithuanian photonics firm Altechna has been chosen to contribute to TALOS-TWO, a major initiative to create Europe’s first entirely sovereign 100-kilowatt laser weapon. Backed by the European Defence Fund,...

Morocco procures TB-001K ‘Scorpion’ armed drones from China.

Morocco has procured Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and strike drones as part of its military modernization program and efforts to deepen defense relations with Beijing. Built by Sichuan Tengden...

March 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

D-Fend launches EnforceAir2 system for maritime anti-drone missions.

D-Fend Solutions has launched “EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a specialized system aimed at countering drones in naval settings. This platform can detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles. Designed for...

Swedish Armed Forces acquire breathing air compressors for dive operations.

Sweden has awarded Granzow a contract to supply up to 160 breathing air compressors for military diving operations. The Enköping-based firm will deliver Bauer’s reliable air compressor systems in...

March 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

U.S. explores 3D-printed dark ceramics for hypersonic weapons and aircraft.

Hypersonic missiles and aircraft developed in the US could soon feature 3D-printed dark ceramics engineered to endure extreme environments. Scientists at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are investigating...

Lockheed, Nokia, and Verizon collaborate to bring commercial 5G into military networks.

Lockheed Martin and Verizon have teamed up with Nokia to incorporate commercial 5G solutions into a military telecommunications base station. The integration involved Lockheed’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station hosting...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

U.S. Air Force and Parsons to integrate bomb-neutralizing lasers on JLTVs.

The US Air Force has teamed up with Parsons Corporation to integrate a directed energy bomb disposal system into the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). This initiative supports the...

Indra to upgrade Canada’s defense air traffic control with 600 new radio units.

Canada has awarded a contract to Indra to supply around 600 radios for its air traffic management infrastructure. The deal, worth over 13 million euros ($13.5 million), will see...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Air Industries Group secures landing gear contract for U.S. B-1B and F-16 aircraft.

Air Industries Group has been awarded contracts to manufacture landing gear components for the US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer strategic bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The New...