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March 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

D-Fend Solutions Launches EnforceAir2 System for Maritime Drone Threat Mitigation

D-Fend Solutions has rolled out “EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a specialized system aimed at countering drone threats in maritime settings. The system can detect, follow, and safely disable hostile drones without...

Swedish Military Acquires Air Compressor Systems to Support Diving Operations

Granzow has secured a contract from the Swedish Armed Forces to supply up to 160 air compressors for military diving operations. These compressors, sourced from Bauer and available in...

March 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

US Investigates Use of 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics in Hypersonic Defense Technologies

Scientists at Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are developing 3D-printed dark ceramics designed for hypersonic vehicles and weapons. These materials can endure extreme temperatures and pressures, making them ideal...

Lockheed Martin, Nokia, Verizon Collaborate to Bring 5G to Military Communication Networks

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Nokia and Verizon, has successfully tested a military-grade 5G communication setup using Lockheed’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station. This integrated platform bridges tactical communications with...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

US Air Force, Parsons to Add Bomb-Neutralizing Laser to JLTV Fleet

The US Air Force is working with Parsons Corporation to install a laser-based bomb neutralization system on its Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs). This initiative is part of enhancing...

Indra to Upgrade Canadian Military Air Traffic Control With 600 New Radios

Canada has awarded Indra a contract worth over €13 million ($13.5 million) to upgrade its air traffic control communication infrastructure. Under the deal, approximately 600 Park Air T6 radios...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Air Industries Secures Contract to Supply Landing Gear for US B-1B and F-16 Aircraft

Air Industries Group has won a $1.5-million contract to manufacture landing gear components for the US Air Force’s B-1B and F-16 aircraft. The deal supports the military’s ongoing aircraft...

Norwegian Firm Contracted to Construct Seven Sjøbjørn Rescue Boats for Denmark

The Danish Coastal Rescue Service has ordered seven new Sjøbjørn 71 vessels from Norwegian manufacturer Maritime Partner. These boats will be designated as Danish Rescue Vessels (DRV) and are...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkey’s Akinci UAV Successfully Tested With Locally-Made AESA Radar

Turkey’s Baykar has successfully conducted a flight test of the Aselsan-made Murad 100-A AESA radar aboard its Akinci long-range UCAV. The radar is intended for both targeting and surveillance...

Rohde & Schwarz Selects ELT Group for Electronic Support on German and Polish Naval Vessels

Rohde & Schwarz has selected ELT Group to provide electronic warfare solutions for German and Polish naval vessels. The contract includes radar and communications electronic support and countermeasure systems...