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December 18, 2025
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Lockheed, 4iG Study Mounting HIMARS Systems on Hungarian-Made Trucks

Lockheed Martin, in partnership with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies, will assess options to integrate advanced rocket artillery capabilities into Hungary’s armed forces, including mounting Lockheed Martin’s Launcher Loader...

December 17, 2025
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KAI Chooses BAE Systems IFF for KF-21 Boramae Fighter

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to provide an upgraded Identification Friend or Foe solution for the KF-21 Boramae, under a contract valued at approximately $11...

December 16, 2025
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Northrop Demos Anti-Mine Sonar at Sea

Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 anti-mine sonar system with an unmanned surface vessel for the US Navy, advancing efforts to shift mine countermeasure missions...

December 15, 2025
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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....

December 10, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Debuts Upgraded, More Advanced G/ATOR Radar System

Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar is receiving a software refresh that sharpens its battlefield awareness, enabling it to detect threats from farther out and accelerate decision-making. The upgrade incorporates...

December 8, 2025
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Upgraded Puma LE Drone Gains New Sensors and Processing Suite for Anti-Jamming Missions

The Puma Long Endurance (LE) drone from AeroVironment has received an upgrade that lets it fly through GPS jamming with greater confidence. The aircraft is now outfitted with the...

December 8, 2025
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Turkey Completes Construction of Its First Homegrown Submarine

Turkey has officially started constructing its first homegrown submarine, a major step in its long-term strategy to reduce reliance on foreign defense technology. The National Submarine project, designated MILDEN,...

December 5, 2025
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Uvision Buys SpearUAV, Expands Loitering Arms

Uvision has completed the acquisition of SpearUAV, bringing the company’s AI-driven, canister-launched Viper loitering systems under full ownership. The merger unites Viper’s tactical, small-unit-focused capabilities with Uvision’s HERO loitering...

December 4, 2025
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L3Harris to Upgrade Marine Corps SATCOM Terminals

L3Harris has secured a new order to upgrade the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications terminals, enhancing data throughput and enabling multi-orbit connectivity in support of Joint All-Domain Command and...

December 3, 2025
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AV Updates Halo With Intel Tools, VR Training

AeroVironment is upgrading its Halo mission software with the MENTOR VR training environment and a new AI-driven intelligence tool. The VR suite immerses troops in realistic training conditions for...