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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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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

DARPA and Serco complete first prototype of NOMARS autonomous drone ship.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Serco have finalized the construction of the first prototype under the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program. This initiative aims to...

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 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...

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...

Norwegian shipbuilder contracted to build seven Sjøbjørn rescue boats for Denmark.

Denmark has awarded a contract to Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner to produce seven Sjøbjørn 71 vessels for its Coastal Rescue Service. These vessels will play a key role in...

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...

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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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...

U.S. Army set to deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic weapon system later this year.

The US Army plans to bring its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) into operational service this year, following extended delays due to multiple test setbacks. A recent US...