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February 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Royal Navy’s new electronic warfare system enters final testing phase.

The Royal Navy’s next-generation electronic warfare system, the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), has completed initial production and is now undergoing final testing and enhancements. The system...

February 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rauma Marine completes the hull of Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class corvette.

Rauma Marine Constructions has completed the hull of the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette. Outfitting work will continue in Satakunta, southern Finland, ahead of the vessel’s expected commissioning...

February 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia nears delivery of its third MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone.

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton drone at its facility in California, marking progress toward its final delivery. The uncrewed aircraft will now be...

January 21, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

South Korea approves development of its next-generation long-range surface-to-air missile.

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) has greenlit the development of an upgraded version of the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM). A budget of 567.7 billion South Korean...

January 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Charles River tasked with developing AI-powered submarine detection for U.S. Navy.

The US Navy has granted Charles River Analytics $1 million to create an AI-powered tool designed to identify enemy submarines by analyzing their magnetic signatures. Unlike conventional acoustic detection...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE Systems chosen by U.S. Army to develop a next-gen multi-domain artillery system.

The U.S. Army has chosen BAE Systems to develop a prototype of the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), a next-generation system designed to fire hypersonic projectiles. The contract, initially revealed...

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation

British Army inaugurates new training center for Ajax armored vehicles.

A cutting-edge training facility has been launched at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, equipped with advanced immersive simulators designed for the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle...

December 14, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

A detailed comparison explains India’s preference for the S-400 over the THAAD system.

In a pivotal strategic move in 2018, India selected Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), reflecting a notable realignment of...

December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Russian Navy Develops Project 117113 Cayman-Class to Upgrade Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy has announced plans to upgrade its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with a new variant, Project 117113 Cayman. Developed by the Nevskoye Design Bureau under the United...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Finalizes Integration of Hydrogen-Based AIP Propulsion System into S-80 Class Submarine

Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard has successfully installed a Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into an S-80 class submarine, marking the first time a third-generation AIP has been integrated into...