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March 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

The first British navy XLAUV drone submarine was launched in Plymouth by MSubs.

Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth saw the introduction of the future Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) for the UK Royal Navy by British unmanned systems manufacturer MSubs. The achievement...

March 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Serco and DARPA complete the first prototype of the NOMARS drone ship.

The first prototype of the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) has been finished by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Serco. Without human involvement or mission systems,...

Backpackable counter-explosive robots for the Australian Defense Forces

To improve the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) counter-explosive capabilities, Babcock Australasia has delivered ready-to-use, backpackable robot systems. The company’s Squad Packable Utility Robots (SPUR) Remote Positioning Vehicles – Light...

March 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Altechna Joins Project to Create Europe’s First Independent 100kW Laser Weapon

Altechna, a Lithuanian photonics firm, has been chosen to participate in an ambitious initiative to create Europe’s first complete autonomous 100-kilowatt laser weapon. The initiative, called TALOS-TWO (Tactical Advanced...

The TB-001K ‘Scorpion’ combat drones made in China are purchased by Morocco.

As part of its continuous efforts to modernize its defense capabilities and foster closer ties with Beijing, Morocco has purchased Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and assault drones. The unmanned...

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...