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April 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The ‘Iowa,’ the 24th Virginia-Class submarine in the US Navy, is put into service.

At Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy has commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast attack submarine. In January, the USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered...

April 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

From Finland, Lithuania purchases two multipurpose assault boats.

From Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab, Lithuania has agreed to purchase two multi-purpose assault boats. With a contract value of 22 million euros ($24 million), the transaction was...

April 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Kuiper and L3Harris collaborate on reliable satellite communication solutions.

In order to create hybrid satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities for military and government applications, L3Harris has teamed up with Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS). By integrating KGS’s low Earth orbit...

April 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

HII’s First Lionfish Underwater Drones Are Accepted by the US Navy

As part of a government contract signed in 2023, HII has provided the US Navy with the first Lionfish small unmanned underwater systems. The tranche includes the first two...

April 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact Radar Purchased by Sweden

The Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar (GM200 MM/C) will be purchased by Sweden under an agreement with Thales. The initial deliveries are scheduled for 2026 under a deal...

April 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Copperhead is a torpedo-inspired underwater kamikaze drone that Anduril has unveiled.

The Copperhead, a torpedo-style underwater assault drone that Anduril claims will transform undersea warfare with its quick and affordable responses to new threats, was unveiled. The software-defined weapon enables...

April 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Bollinger provides anti-mine USVs to the US Navy

As part of an agreement signed in 2022, Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the first mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicles (MCM USVs) to the US Navy. The package includes the...

April 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Future Weapons Development: UK-Australian Collaboration

The UK and Australia have established a cooperation to create next-generation sub-systems for affordable weapons. The initiative will integrate Australia’s SHARKTOOTH program, which uses “plug-and-launch” modular technology, with the...

April 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The Seabed Sentry, an AI-powered system for detecting submarines, was introduced by Anduril.

To address the shortcomings of existing autonomous underwater sensing systems, which are often isolated and comparatively slow and expensive, defense contractor Anduril has released a mobile, AI-based, undersea sensing...

April 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft was delivered by Air Tractor and L3Harris.

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft has been delivered to the US Air Force Special Operations Command by L3Harris and Air Tractor. The Skyraider II is intended for...