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Under a deal worth less than $306 million, Denmark purchases Kongsberg’s naval strike missiles.

The agreement, worth 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million), calls for Denmark to purchase Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and associated gear. The missiles will be used to arm the...

The Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine for Japan Begins Operations

The fourth diesel-electric submarine in the Taigei class has been commissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The JS Raigei (“thunder whale”), which was built by Kawasaki Heavy...

New versions of the ULAQ unmanned sea vehicle are headed to the Turkish Navy.

Two new iterations of the ULAQ armed unmanned sea vehicle will be provided to the Turkish Naval Forces by the Turkish businesses ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense, according to...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

As part of a modernization initiative, the US Army gets its first Strykers and JLTVs.

As part of the service’s ground combat fleet modernization program, the US Army has received the first Stryker armored fighting vehicles and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) in Pennsylvania....

March 10, 2025
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South Korea to receive twice as many Black Panther Tanks from Poland

As part of the expansion of its army’s heavy fleet, Poland has announced its intention to purchase more K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea. The statement...

Irving Signs Contract for First Canadian Navy River Destroyers’ Construction

The first of 15 River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy will be built by Irving Shipbuilding, located in Nova Scotia. The agreement formalizes the construction of three initial...

Top Aces Introduces an AI “Wingman” for Training in Enemy Air Warfare

Top Aces has launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven program that replicates flight patterns for hostile air combat training. This “autonomous constructive wingman” is intended to replicate kinematics and maneuvers...

Taiwan’s military will acquire four different kinds of attack drones.

According to a top officer, the Taiwanese military will soon be deploying four different kinds of kamikaze drones to increase its lethality in the face of rising threats from...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Program is awarded to Textron.

According to three sources familiar with the U.S. Army’s program to create its first Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), Textron Systems has apparently been chosen as the winner. Textron’s RIPSAW...

March 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Baykar and Leonardo collaborate to satisfy the growing need for drones in Europe

Baykar and Leonardo, two defense firms, have agreed to collaborate on the manufacture of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) under a memorandum of understanding. According to the agreement, the Italian...