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Denmark Acquires First US Patriot PAC-3 MSE

The U.S. State Department has approved a $8.5 billion Foreign Military Sale of Patriot PAC-3 MSE systems to Denmark. The package includes missiles, launchers, radars, engagement stations, and full...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Austal USA Launches LCU 1710 for US Navy

Austal USA has launched the first LCU 1710 vessel for the U.S. Navy in Mobile, Alabama. This marks the start of a new fleet to replace aging LCU-1650 craft....

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Accepts LCAC 114 Hovercraft

The U.S. Navy has officially received Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 114, part of its Ship-to-Shore Connector program. Built by Textron Systems, the new craft replaces legacy LCACs with...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Norway Picks UK Type 26 Frigates for ASW Role

Norway has confirmed the procurement of British Type 26 Global Combat Ships, marking its largest-ever naval investment. Built by BAE Systems, the advanced frigates are optimized for anti-submarine warfare...

US Buys $1.7B APKWS II Rockets for Army, Navy

The Pentagon has awarded BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems a $1.743 billion contract to deliver up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rockets....

US Clears $825M Missile Package for Ukraine

The United States has approved an $825 million sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles to Ukraine, with financial backing from Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway,...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Elbit Tests Airborne Version of Iron Beam Laser

Taiwan reportedly plans to construct more than 1,300 Kuai Chi-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). These autonomous platforms are expected to bolster coastal and maritime defense, focusing on swarm tactics,...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Army To Test Modular EW Kit by 2026

The US Army is moving toward testing a Modular Mission Payload (MMP)—a new electronic warfare kit designed for plug-and-play adaptability across multiple platforms. Set to begin prototyping in 2026,...

India Unveils Missile-Laser Hybrid Air Defense

India’s DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a cutting-edge platform combining missiles and high-energy lasers to counter aerial threats. The...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Bulgaria, Germany Launch $1B Defense Projects

Bulgaria and Germany have unveiled a joint defense initiative worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) to expand arms production in the Balkan region. Spearheaded by Bulgaria’s GERB party and German...