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Sweden Orders Saab Launcher for Gripen

Austal Australia has achieved a key milestone in its autonomous vessel development program, receiving Approval in Principle (AiP) for its new Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller....

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Launches Third Arafura Boat

Egypt has begun construction of a new class of coastal protection vessels, the PV43-M, in partnership with German shipbuilder NVL Group. The project, initiated in September at Alexandria Shipyard,...

November 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

ROMULUS USV Tests Dual-Autonomy at Sea

Boeing has commenced upgrade work on the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft under the Increment 3 Block 2 enhancement program. The modernization, carried out at...

November 5, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Austal Wins Approval for Naval Autonomy

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) for the production of a new missile launch system designed for the country’s...

November 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Egypt, NVL Start Coastal Fleet Project

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western Australia. Named after the Pilbara...

November 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Germany Moves Forward with 12,000 Strike Drone Procurement for Lithuanian Brigade

Germany has announced plans to procure 12,000 one-way attack drones to equip its newly established mechanized brigade in Lithuania. The defense ministry has proposed a budget of 150 million...

Zen Technologies Wins $32.5 Million Indian Contract for Advanced Anti-Drone Enhancements

India has awarded contracts worth 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) to Zen Technologies for upgrading its anti-drone defense systems. The company is expected to complete the upgrades within a...

November 4, 2025
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Austal, Greenroom Robotics Reveal Rapid Five-Day AI Ship Integration Platform

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have unveiled a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of converting conventional ships into autonomous vessels within just five days. The launch expands on...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Indian Army Unveils Compact Directed-Energy Weapon Prototype

In a display of next-generation warfare, the Indian Army showcased a handheld directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of neutralizing drones during a recent field exercise. The demonstration featured the army...

November 4, 2025
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Sweden Wraps Up Archer Artillery System Upgrade Initiative

Sweden has taken delivery of the final batch of upgraded Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, concluding a national effort to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities. According...