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February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

For the US Navy’s Deep Water Project, Kongsberg Supplies an Underwater Drone Prototype

The prototype for the HUGIN Superior autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), which is part of a major U.S. Navy undersea drone initiative, was provided by Kongsberg Discovery. The acceptance trials...

February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The United States Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) industry now has an autonomous launch and recovery system thanks to a collaboration between MARTAC and Sealartec.

A full autonomous launch and recovery system (ALARS) for unmanned surface vessels (USV) has been unveiled by Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) in partnership with Sealartec. The Devil Ray T38...

February 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

French war vessels will have a shared communications network built by Airbus.

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) to create a communication network for the French surface and underwater fleets. The...

February 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

In order to provide armor for the US Army’s FLRAA rotorcraft, Integris and QinetiQ have formed a partnership.

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US will work together to improve the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The defense manufacturers will create armor systems,...

February 26, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The first radar warning receiver powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning is introduced by RTX.

With artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, RTX has released its first-ever aircraft radar warning receiver (RWR). The cutting-edge technology makes use of the company’s Cognitive Algorithm...

February 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

The US Coast Guard receives the 18th Combat King II airframe from Lockheed Martin.

As part of the service’s airborne long-range surveillance fleet modernization program, Lockheed Martin has delivered the 18th airframe to be converted into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft to...

February 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

To increase its ISR capabilities, Spain selects US-made Skydio X10D drones.

The US drone manufacturer Skydio has been chosen by Spain to supply small drones for improved intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The 18 million euro ($19 million) deal...

February 25, 2025
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Land Platforms

The Turkish army contract is secured by the FNSS Pars Alpha Armored Vehicle.

FNSS, a Turkish defense company, has been contracted to provide the Turkish Land Forces with next-generation PARS ALPHA armored vehicles. Twenty-five vehicles will be delivered to the service’s mechanized...

February 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

For its K9 artillery force, Norway purchases precision guided kits from the United States.

The Precision Guidance Kit M1156A1 for its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems will be purchased by Norway under an agreement made with the United States. The specifics were not...

February 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Tata Introduces NATO-Standard Light Armored Multirole Vehicle

Tata Advanced Systems Limited has unveiled a new Light Armored Multirole Vehicle that satisfies NATO standards for its foreign military clientele. The 4×4 vehicle, which was introduced at a...