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March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

The US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Program is awarded to Textron.

According to three sources familiar with the U.S. Army’s program to create its first Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), Textron Systems has apparently been chosen as the winner. Textron’s RIPSAW...

March 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Baykar and Leonardo collaborate to satisfy the growing need for drones in Europe

Baykar and Leonardo, two defense firms, have agreed to collaborate on the manufacture of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) under a memorandum of understanding. According to the agreement, the Italian...

March 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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

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,...

March 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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

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...

March 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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

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...

March 5, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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

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...