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September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Saab to Build Big UUV for Sweden

Sweden has awarded Saab a 60M SEK ($6.3M) contract to develop a Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LUUV). Comparable in size to a small submarine, it will map seabeds and...

Guam AFB to Add $211M Comms Hub

The US DoD has contracted Hawaii-based Nan Inc. to build a $211M communications facility at Andersen AFB, Guam. The phased project begins with $91.3M in funding and is supervised...

September 1, 2025
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ARX Debuts Gereon Combat UGV

German defense firm ARX Robotics has launched its Combat Gereon UGV, engineered for “first unmanned contact” missions where robots enter hazardous zones before soldiers. Derived from the Gereon RCS...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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China Shows AR Goggles for Tank Crews

China has unveiled AR headsets for armored vehicle crews, designed to solve visibility limitations. The system connects to external sensors and cameras, projecting a 360-degree real-time view inside the...

Taiwan to Get US MK 48 Torpedoes in 3 Yrs

Taiwan is set to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes from the US within the next three years, after earlier delays. According to its defense budget,...

September 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Norway Selects BAE for Frigate Deal

The Norwegian government has selected BAE Systems to construct five to six new frigates, strengthening its strategic defense ties with the UK. The agreement, valued at 100 billion kroner...

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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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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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...