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Lockheed Martin to develop quantum-based navigation system for U.S. forces.

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a prototype quantum-enabled inertial navigation system, known as QuINS. Utilizing highly sensitive quantum sensors, the...

Northrop Grumman secures $267 million deal to supply MQ-4C Triton drones to the U.S. Navy.

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $267-million contract to manufacture two more MQ-4C Triton high-altitude drones for the US Navy. This acquisition supports the navy’s broader objective of establishing...

Ukrainian firm to supply laser technology for U.S. Army simulation programs.

The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Ukrainian defense firm Skiftech to develop laser-based simulation technology for the Army. The project supports the expansion of the...

March 13, 2025
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Bulgaria considers replacing Soviet-era artillery with France’s Caesar system.

Bulgaria is evaluating the acquisition of the French-made Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzer to replace its aging Soviet-era 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122mm artillery systems. The Caesar is one of two defense...

France selects Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer aircraft for military pilot instruction.

France has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX as the next-generation training aircraft for its Air and Space Force. The contract includes 22 aircraft along with ground-based training solutions developed...

U.S. confirms $91 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia.

The US State Department has approved a possible $91.2 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia. The package includes 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead (GMLRS-AW) rounds, telemetry...

Japan’s navy commissions the final Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has officially commissioned its fourth and final Awaji-class minesweeper, JS N?mi (MSO-307), during a ceremony in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama. The vessel was delivered by Japan...

Netherlands to receive 13 new interceptor and special forces boats from De Haas.

De Haas Shipyards has secured a contract to construct 13 new vessels to replace the Netherlands Armed Forces’ existing Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC). The upgraded...

Baltic Sea nations choose Persistent Systems’ network for coastal surveillance.

Persistent Systems has secured $29 million in contracts to supply coastal surveillance network systems to various Baltic Sea nations. The initiative involves deploying the company’s Wave Relay MANET system...

March 12, 2025
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Russia to deliver upgraded engines for Indian Army’s T-72 tanks.

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a $248-million contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to upgrade its T-72 Ural main battle tanks with modern 1,000-horsepower engines. The deal aims to enhance...