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February 3, 2025
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Australia receives its first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel.

The Australian Ministry of Defence has received the first of six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) from Luerssen Australia, a subsidiary of NVL Group. As part of the SEA...

February 3, 2025
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French Navy’s Albatros maritime patrol aircraft completes its maiden flight.

The French Navy has completed the maiden flight of its Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft at Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. This follows the 2020 contract awarded by Paris...

February 3, 2025
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Cyberlux demonstrates rotary-wing drone in Arctic for U.S. Special Operations Command.

American technology firm Cyberlux Corporation recently tested its rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the US Special Operations Command in Norway. The trials, held in Rena, focused on the...

January 27, 2025
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Greece accepts delivery of its 30th upgraded F-16 Viper fighter from Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin, an American company, has delivered the 30th upgraded F-16 Viper aircraft to the Hellenic Air Force. This enhancement boosts Greece’s defense capabilities and improves interoperability with allied...

India rolls out the ‘Sanjay’ advanced battlefield surveillance system.

India has launched an advanced battlefield surveillance system called “Sanjay,” aimed at greatly improving the operational effectiveness of the Indian Army. Developed in partnership with state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited,...

January 27, 2025
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Canadian firm unveils the world’s first high-altitude drone launched via balloon.

Landing Zones Canada has successfully conducted flight tests of the world’s first high-altitude balloon-launched payload delivery system, marking the completion of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System’s development. The...

January 27, 2025
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Lithuanian shipbuilder presents design for the Navy’s upcoming Thunder-class patrol vessels.

Lithuanian shipbuilder Western Baltic Engineering has unveiled the conceptual design for the Lithuanian Navy’s Perk?nas (Thunder) class patrol boats. This development supports Vilnius’ goal of deploying modern maritime security...

January 24, 2025
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Ukraine introduces Poseidon H10 MkIII drone for enhanced battlefield reconnaissance.

Ukraine has revealed its advanced Poseidon H10 MkIII unmanned aerial system (UAS), aimed at improving battlefield reconnaissance. Originally contracted for testing in 2022, the drone features state-of-the-art technology such...

January 23, 2025
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French Navy receives its first next-gen marine mine-hunting drone.

The French Navy has taken delivery of its first mine warfare surface drone under the Future Mine Countermeasures System (SLAMF) program. Equipped with a towed sonar linked to a...

January 23, 2025
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Babcock to supply PC-7 trainer aircraft for French military pilot programs.

Babcock has secured a contract to provide Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to both the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. Valued at 795 million euros...