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March 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

EnforceAir2 for maritime counter-drone operations is introduced by D-Fend.

“EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a system developed by D-Fend Solutions for maritime counter-drone operations, has been released. The system is able to identify, monitor, and destroy illegal drones. Its flexible architecture...

For its diving operations, the Swedish Armed Forces purchases air compressors for breathing.

Granzow has been given a contract by Sweden to supply the military with up to 160 breathing air compressors for usage in diving. For respiratory equipment like scuba tanks...

March 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

The United States is looking at using 3D-printed dark ceramics for hypersonic missiles and aircraft.

3D-printed dark ceramics that can withstand harsh environments may soon be used in America’s hypersonic planes and missiles. The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) researchers are investigating the usage...

Verizon, Nokia, and Lockheed join forces to integrate commercial 5G solutions for military networks.

In order to integrate commercial 5G network solutions into a telecommunications base station for military wireless connection, Lockheed Martin and Verizon have collaborated with Nokia. Nokia’s military-grade 5G network...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Parsons will provide a bomb-detonating laser for the US Air Force’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

Parsons Corporation and the US Air Force have collaborated to provide the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) with a directed energy bomb disposal system. The deployment is a component...

With 600 radios, Indra to Update Canadian Defense Air Traffic Control

Indra is under contract with Canada to supply around 600 radios for its air traffic management infrastructure. The agreement, which is worth more than 13 million euros ($13.5 million),...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

For American B-1B and F-16 aircraft, the Air Industries Group acquires a deal for landing gear.

Air Industries Group has won agreements to provide landing gear parts for the US Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet and B-1B Lancer heavy bomber. The New York-based...

Denmark will get seven Sjøbjørn rescue ships built by a Norwegian firm.

Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner has been contracted by Denmark to build seven Sjøbjørn 71 boats for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service. The incoming fleet will play a “major role”...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkish Akinci Drone tested with locally produced AESA radar

Baykar, a Turkish defense company, has flight-tested the Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on its Akinci long-range combat drone. The Aselsan radar, which is made for...

ELT Group Selected by Rohde & Schwarz for Electronic Support Measures for German and Polish Warships

ELT Group has been chosen by Rohde & Schwarz to supply electronic warfare components for the German Navy’s F124 class frigates and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole...