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February 28, 2025
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Romanian Navy to purchase V-BAT drones for $30 million.

The Romanian Naval Forces will procure MQ-35A V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones from the United States. The acquisition includes two systems—each comprising four drones—and is valued at approximately...

February 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BMC to produce Altuğ armored combat vehicles for Turkish Armed Forces.

Turkey has awarded a contract to domestic automotive firm BMC for the delivery of Altu? 8×8 armored combat vehicles to the country’s land forces. As part of the agreement,...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Lockheed Martin unveils scalable, layered anti-drone defense system.

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a scalable, layered counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize drone threats. In partnership with undisclosed collaborators, the company demonstrated the system’s...

Saab to deliver combat and fire control systems for Colombia’s new frigate.

Saab has signed a contract to supply advanced systems and sensors for the Colombian Navy’s upcoming frigate. The agreement covers the integration of the 9LV Combat Management System and...

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...

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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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

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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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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 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...