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Thales Launches Compact Naval Sonar

Thales has unveiled Sonar 76Nano, a compact, AI-enabled sonar designed to deliver advanced underwater detection across manned platforms, unmanned vehicles, and seabed sensors. Developed in just 10 months, the...

December 16, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Germany-Ukraine Drone Production Pact

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems and Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics have announced a €100-million joint venture to mass-produce UAVs for the Ukrainian military. Operating from southern Germany, the new entity—Quantum...

December 16, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

KNDS Delivers 44 Leopard Tanks to Hungary

KNDS Deutschland has confirmed the completion of deliveries for all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks ordered by Hungary, concluding a multi-year armored forces modernization program initiated in 2018....

EOS Secures $80M Laser Defense Contract

Electro Optic Systems has secured a conditional $80 million agreement to deliver its flagship 100-kilowatt class laser weapon to South Korea, reinforcing growing international demand for high-energy laser air...

December 15, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Netherlands Procures Skyranger Air Defense Systems to Counter Growing Drone Menace

Rheinmetall Air Defence has secured a contract from the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply Skyranger air defence systems to the Netherlands Armed Forces. The deal, estimated at a...

December 15, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US Navy Selects Saronic for Accelerated Production of Corsair Uncrewed Surface Vessels

Saronic has secured a $392 million production contract from the US Navy to manufacture its Corsair autonomous surface vessel. About $200 million will be disbursed at the start of...

December 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Hands Over Upgraded B-52 Featuring Advanced Radar to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received its first B-52 aircraft equipped with Boeing’s APQ-188 AESA radar, with testing set to take place at Edwards Air Force Base. Delivered under...

December 15, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Ratel X Highlights Ukraine’s Evolution in Uncrewed Ground Vehicle Design

With the launch of the Ratel X, Ratel is advancing Ukraine’s unmanned ground vehicle capabilities, delivering a small yet highly maneuverable system tailored for frontline operations. Designed for resilience...

December 15, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

HII Pushes ROMULUS Autonomous Vessel Prototype Closer to Sea Testing

HII is continuing development of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family, with the first prototype currently about 30 percent complete and on track for sea trials in late 2026....

Northrop Introduces AiON as a New Entrant in Counter-Drone Solutions

AiON marks Northrop Grumman’s latest entry into the counter-drone domain, introducing an advanced counter-UAS system focused on early detection and rapid neutralization of aerial threats. Built around AI, a...