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March 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

‘Tarantula’ reconnaissance UGVs purchased from regional partner by Poland

The armed forces will get locally produced Tarantula unmanned ground systems from Poland under a deal valued at about 50 million zloty ($13 million). Between 2026 and 2027, the...

March 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

An IT company will supply the UK military with satellite software.

Information technology company CGI UK has been given a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide software that will improve the military’s satellite operations. The 65 million...

March 11, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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...

March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

March 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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

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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Land Platforms

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...

March 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

March 10, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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...

March 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...