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February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Kongsberg delivers prototype underwater drone for U.S. Navy’s deep-sea missions.

Kongsberg Discovery has handed over its HUGIN Superior autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) prototype for a major US Navy undersea drone initiative. The delivery follows successful acceptance trials held in...

February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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MARTAC and Sealartec launch new autonomous launch and recovery system for USVs.

Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC), in partnership with Sealartec, has introduced a fully autonomous launch and recovery system (ALARS) for unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The system enables the autonomous deployment...

February 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Airbus to develop joint naval communication system for French warships.

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) to develop a new communications network for both its surface and submarine naval fleets. The €480...

February 27, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Integris and QinetiQ to supply protective armor for the U.S. Army’s FLRAA helicopters.

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US have partnered to enhance the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Integris will contribute its expertise in military armor...

RTX reveals first radar warning receiver enhanced with AI and machine learning.

RTX has unveiled its first aircraft radar warning receiver (RWR) featuring artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities. The system incorporates the company’s Cognitive Algorithm Deployment System (CADS),...

February 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin delivers the 18th HC-130J Combat King II to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th airframe from Lockheed Martin for conversion into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, supporting its long-range surveillance fleet modernization...

February 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Spain selects U.S.-built Skydio X10D drones to boost ISR capabilities.

Spain has chosen US-based drone maker Skydio to supply small unmanned aerial systems aimed at boosting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Valued at 18 million euros ($19 million),...

February 25, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

FNSS clinches Turkish Army contract for Pars Alpha armored vehicles.

FNSS, a leading Turkish defense manufacturer, has secured a contract to deliver its next-generation PARS ALPHA armored vehicles to the Turkish Land Forces. The order includes 25 vehicles in...

Norway buys U.S.-made precision-guidance kits for its K9 self-propelled artillery.

Norway has signed a procurement agreement with the United States for the M1156A1 Precision Guidance Kit, intended for its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems. While specific details were not...

February 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Tata unveils NATO-standard light armored multirole vehicle.

Tata Advanced Systems Limited has unveiled a new Light Armored Multirole Vehicle, developed in line with NATO standards for international defense clients. Revealed at a defense industry convention in...