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November 4, 2025
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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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Procurement & Contracts

US Coast Guard Receives 61st Sentinel Cutter from Bollinger Shipyards

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the 61st Sentinel-class patrol vessel to the US Coast Guard in Key West, Florida, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing Fast Response Cutter (FRC)...

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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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...

November 3, 2025
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HD Hyundai and SIMA Sign Pact to Jointly Build Peru’s Submarines

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary agreement with Peru’s state-owned Shipyard Marine Industrial Services (SIMA) to jointly design and construct submarines for the Peruvian Navy....

November 3, 2025
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American Rheinmetall Secures $31M Contract to Maintain Ukraine’s Bradleys

American Rheinmetall has secured a $31-million contract to strengthen frontline repair capabilities for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) used by US and Ukrainian forces. The 18-month program, awarded by...

November 3, 2025
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Norway Awards Kongsberg Contract to Upgrade NASAMS System

Norway’s defense procurement agency has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($99 million) to supply additional components for the NASAMS air defense system,...

November 3, 2025
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AeroVironment and OpenJAUS Collaborate to Enhance UAS Interoperability

AeroVironment (AV) has joined forces with OpenJAUS to boost interoperability among autonomous and remotely operated systems, enhancing field efficiency and simplifying software integration. The partnership integrates the OpenJAUS development...

November 3, 2025
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Israeli Company to Deliver Over 100 Acoustic Drone Sensors for VIP Sites

Israeli startup Insignito has secured a defense contract to supply 180 acoustic drone-detection systems designed to protect VIP-level high-security sites. Deployment will begin in January 2026 and will gradually...