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March 19, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

MBDA contracted to supply Meteor air-to-air missiles for Sweden’s Gripen fleet.

Sweden has awarded a contract to MBDA UK for the supply of Meteor radar-guided missiles to equip its JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter jets. The Meteor system, which has...

March 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

Saab and Sweden introduce counter-drone system developed in just 90 days.

Saab, in collaboration with the Swedish Armed Forces and key partners, has developed and tested the “Loke” counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) in just 84 days. The mobile, modular solution...

Canada and Australia reach agreement to enhance Arctic radar surveillance.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed a 6-billion Canadian dollar ($4.2 billion) agreement with Australia to co-develop an Arctic radar system, emphasizing the need for Canada to assume greater...

March 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Exail partners with UAE to advance mine countermeasure technologies.

French company Exail has partnered with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) and the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) to develop next-generation autonomous mine countermeasure (MCM) systems in the UAE. The...

March 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

European Defence Agency develops smart camouflage system for land operations.

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed the initial phase of its ASCALS program, aimed at creating smart camouflage for military vehicles and gear. The €1.3-million ($1.42-million) effort focused...

March 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

British Royal Navy accepts its first autonomous minehunter powered by AI from Thales.

The Royal Navy has received the first of four fully autonomous minehunting systems from Thales UK. Named RNMB “Ariadne,” the 12-meter unmanned surface vessel features AI-powered target recognition and...

March 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

GE Aerospace secures $5 billion engine contract under U.S. foreign military sales program.

GE Aerospace has secured a $5-billion contract from the US Air Force to produce F110-GE-129 engines for foreign military sales. Originally introduced in 1992, the F110-GE-129 engine has powered...

March 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

India’s ‘VEER’ electric stealth all-terrain vehicle enters military trial phase.

India’s VEER electric tactical all-terrain vehicle (E-TATV), developed by Pravaig Dynamics, has undergone its first military trials to evaluate its suitability for defense applications. The trials come after the...

QinetiQ demonstrates Australia’s first laser-directed energy defense system.

QinetiQ, in partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), recently showcased Australia’s first scalable high-power laser optical chain prototype. The demonstration follows a 2023 contract awarded to...

March 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

Royal Marines receive new high-speed snowmobiles for Arctic missions.

The Royal Marines Commandos have received 159 Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles to boost their operational effectiveness in Arctic environments. Delivered to the UK Commando Force, the snowmobiles...