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November 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

SAIC, HavocAI Boost Naval Links for Autonomous Fleet Systems

In a move that strengthens naval autonomy and connectivity, SAIC and HavocAI are integrating SAIC’s real-time communications network with HavocAI’s fleet of autonomous maritime systems. The collaboration is intended...

November 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Defense Giants Boeing, Saab, BAE Unite for UK Jet Trainer

An industry partnership between Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems has been launched to develop a next-generation training system that will prepare Royal Air Force pilots for advanced combat aircraft....

November 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New QinetiQ–Forcys Partnership Elevates Aussie Maritime Tech

QinetiQ and Forcys have formed a strategic collaboration to reinforce Australia’s maritime defense posture by improving how the country tests and certifies undersea and autonomous maritime systems. Signed under...

November 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

M1, Robinson Offer R66 for Army Training

M1 Support Services and Robinson Helicopter Company have jointly proposed the R66 for the US Army’s Flight School Next program, intended to modernize rotary-wing training as legacy fleets age....

November 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

Beowulf Offered for Canada’s Arctic Fleet

BAE Systems Hägglunds and GDLS-Canada are partnering to bid for Canada’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement project with the BvS10 Beowulf. Capable of transporting 14 troops or 8,000 kg, the...

November 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Italy, Albania Start Naval Ship JV

Fincantieri and Albania’s state-owned KAYO have formed a joint venture to support naval construction and maintenance in the country. Announced during the Italy-Albania Intergovernmental Summit, the collaboration will manage...

November 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Thales, Navantia Join for Thai Fleet Upgrade

Thales and Navantia have launched their first joint naval modernization effort in Thailand, supplying three IFF systems for two Pattani-class patrol vessels and the HTMS Chang landing platform dock....

November 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia Says It Seized Two Villages in South Ukraine

Russia stated on Sunday that its forces had seized Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, continuing slow but steady gains against outnumbered Ukrainian units. The ministry posted...

November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

EDGE, Anduril Partner on Next-Gen Autonomy

EDGE Group and Anduril have launched a joint venture to design and build next-generation autonomous air systems, beginning with the Omen hover-to-cruise AAV. The UAE has already ordered 50...

November 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Axiscades Bringing Helma-P Laser to India

Axiscades Technologies, a company in India, and the French defense company Cilas have inked a memorandum of understanding to bring the Helma P high energy laser counter drone system...