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March 5, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Verizon, Nokia, and Lockheed join forces to integrate commercial 5G solutions for military networks.

In order to integrate commercial 5G network solutions into a telecommunications base station for military wireless connection, Lockheed Martin and Verizon have collaborated with Nokia. Nokia’s military-grade 5G network...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

Parsons will provide a bomb-detonating laser for the US Air Force’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

Parsons Corporation and the US Air Force have collaborated to provide the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) with a directed energy bomb disposal system. The deployment is a component...

March 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

With 600 radios, Indra to Update Canadian Defense Air Traffic Control

Indra is under contract with Canada to supply around 600 radios for its air traffic management infrastructure. The agreement, which is worth more than 13 million euros ($13.5 million),...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

For American B-1B and F-16 aircraft, the Air Industries Group acquires a deal for landing gear.

Air Industries Group has won agreements to provide landing gear parts for the US Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet and B-1B Lancer heavy bomber. The New York-based...

March 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Denmark will get seven Sjøbjørn rescue ships built by a Norwegian firm.

Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner has been contracted by Denmark to build seven Sjøbjørn 71 boats for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service. The incoming fleet will play a “major role”...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Turkish Akinci Drone tested with locally produced AESA radar

Baykar, a Turkish defense company, has flight-tested the Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on its Akinci long-range combat drone. The Aselsan radar, which is made for...

ELT Group Selected by Rohde & Schwarz for Electronic Support Measures for German and Polish Warships

ELT Group has been chosen by Rohde & Schwarz to supply electronic warfare components for the German Navy’s F124 class frigates and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole...

March 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

This year, the US Army will deploy the long-range hypersonic weapon known as the ‘Dark Eagle.’

After protracted delays brought about by several testing failures, the US Army is anticipated to put its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) into service this year. A recent...

February 28, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

New Colombian frigate to receive combat and fire control systems from Saab

Saab has secured a contract to equip the Colombian Navy’s new frigate with advanced management systems, sensors, and radars. The deal includes the 9LV Combat Management System and the...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

A Layered, Scalable Counter-Drone System is Unveiled by Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has introduced a scalable, layered counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize threats.The company, along with undisclosed partners, successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to...