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March 19, 2025
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Sweden and Saab Introduce Counter-Drone Technology That Was Created in Only Three Months

In a record 84 days, Sweden and Saab have created and tested a counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS). The “Loke,” a modular and scalable mobile c-UAS technology, was introduced by...

Prime Minister Carney of Canada announces agreement with Australia to improve Arctic radar

Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Canada must assume greater responsibility for its own defense as US priorities change and announced a $6 billion Canadian dollar ($4.2 billion) agreement...

March 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

UAE Partners and Exail to Create the Next Generation of Mine Countermeasure Solutions

In collaboration with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a company of the EDGE Group, the French company Exail will create the next generation...

March 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Innovative camouflage technology for land defense is being developed by the European Defense Agency.

The first phase of a project to create intelligent camouflage technologies for military vehicles and gear has come to an end, according to the European Defense Agency (EDA). The...

Thales’ first AI-powered autonomous minehunter is approved by the British Navy

Thales UK has delivered the first of four end-to-end autonomous minehunting systems to the Royal Navy. With a length of 12 meters (39 feet), the unmanned surface vessel RNMB...

March 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

A $5 billion engine contract for the US Foreign Military Sales Program goes to GE Aerospace.

GE Aerospace received a $5 billion deal from the US Air Force to produce F110-GE-129 engines for sale to other countries. The F110-GE-129 engine, which was first introduced in...

March 17, 2025
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The ‘VEER’ electric all-terrain stealth vehicle from India is tested by the military.

The VEER electric tactical all-terrain vehicle (E-TATV) made in India has undergone its first military testing to determine if it may be used in defense. The testing comes after...

Australia’s first laser-based defense technology is demonstrated by QinetiQ

In partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), QinetiQ recently unveiled Australia’s first scalable high-power laser optical chain prototype. In 2023, the Hampshire-based defense company was granted...

March 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Royal Marines Commandos get speedier snowmobiles for use in Arctic operations.

To improve their capacity for reconnaissance, raids, and strike operations in the Arctic, the Royal Marines Commandos have acquired 159 new snowmobiles. The Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles...

March 17, 2025
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BAE Systems CV90 vehicles will receive cybersecurity components from MilDef.

The deal, worth 40 million Swedish krona ($3.9 million), will see military tech business MilDef provide tough cybersecurity equipment for BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 tracked armored combat vehicles. The...