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Lockheed Taps Moog for GMLRS Control

Lockheed Martin Australia has strengthened its guided-weapons production base by awarding a contract to Moog Australia for the development of the Control Actuation System (CAS) used in the Guided...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Italy Picks Lynx IFV From Leonardo JV

The Leonardo–Rheinmetall joint venture has achieved a significant milestone with the award of a contract to supply 21 Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Italian Army. The...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Egypt, NVL Start Coastal Fleet Construction

Egypt has commenced production of a new class of coastal protection vessels, the PV43-M, in partnership with German shipbuilder NVL Group. The project, managed by NVL Egypt at Alexandria...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Austal Gains Approval for Naval Autonomy System

Austal Australia has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for its new Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller, marking an important milestone in...

November 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

ROMULUS USV Tests Dual-AI Autonomy at Sea

HII and Shield AI have successfully completed a dual-autonomy integration trial on the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking a significant advancement in autonomous naval operations. Conducted over three...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Australia Launches Third Arafura Patrol Ship

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western Australia. The vessel, named...

Sweden Buys Saab Launcher for Gripen Fleet

Sweden’s Saab has received a 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) order from the nation’s defense procurement agency to begin series production of a next-generation missile launcher for Gripen...

November 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing to Upgrade Australia’s P-8A Poseidon

Boeing has initiated upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft under the Increment 3 Block 2 configuration. The upgrade, conducted at Boeing’s Jacksonville,...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgian Navy Takes First City-Class Ship

The Belgian Navy has officially received its first City-class mine countermeasures (MCM) vessel, Oostende (M940), marking a major step in the nation’s maritime modernization under the joint Belgian-Dutch rMCM...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Sweden Finishes Archer Upgrade Project

Sweden has received the final batch of upgraded Archer 6×6 artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, concluding a nationwide modernization effort aimed at enhancing long-range firepower and interoperability within...