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November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Austal Gains Approval for Naval Autonomy System

Austal Australia has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for its new Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller, marking an important milestone in...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Finishes Archer Upgrade Project

Sweden has received the final batch of upgraded Archer 6×6 artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, concluding a nationwide modernization effort aimed at enhancing long-range firepower and interoperability within...

November 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Iran Pledges to Rebuild Nuclear Sites

Iran has pledged to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure “stronger than before” after suffering extensive damage from coordinated Israeli and U.S. strikes, while Oman—acting as mediator—urged Tehran and Washington to...

October 31, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

France Unveils UAV Laser Targeting System

French defense technology firm MERIO is developing a drone-mounted laser targeting system designed to revolutionize precision strike coordination in modern warfare. The system allows unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to...

October 31, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Inuit Firm Strengthens Arctic Defense Push

A newly formed Inuit-owned defense enterprise, Sapujjijiit Inc., is merging Arctic field expertise with advanced military technology to bolster Canada’s northern defense posture. Based in Nunavut and translating to...

October 22, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Belgium Converts 100+ Vehicles to Ambulances

Belgian firm John Cockerill Defense is set to convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The project covers 11 BV-206 all-terrain vehicles and...

October 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Israel Picks L3Harris, IAI for Blue Sky Jet

L3Harris Technologies recently secured a significant contract valued at $2.26 billion to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea...

October 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

GA Tests Precision Maneuvering Long-Range Projectile

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has advanced the US military’s long-range artillery ambitions with the successful testing of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP). The winged, guided 155mm round...

October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Auterion Completes Artemis Drone for DIU

Auterion has finalized development of its Artemis long-range strike drone, a flagship product under the US Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) drive to field affordable, modular unmanned systems. Designed for...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

AM General Revamps Hawkeye 105mm Howitzer

AM General has unveiled a reimagined Humvee designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern combat and tactical mobility. Building on decades of operational heritage, the new variant integrates...