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August 29, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

SNC Reveals Unique Trainer Jet for Carrier Training

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has officially unveiled its Freedom Trainer jet, which will compete in the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program. The aircraft is positioned as SNC’s...

August 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

DZYNE Dronebuster Pushes Enemy Drones Back by 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has introduced the Dronebuster Power Up Program, giving users of earlier models, including Block 3, the opportunity to upgrade to the latest Block 4 configuration. The program...

August 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Kraken, NVL Team Up to Develop Naval Drone Ships

Kraken Technology (UK) and NVL Group (Germany) have established a joint venture to accelerate the design and production of unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The partnership reflects rising demand worldwide...

BAE Unit to Provide Virtual Wargame Trainer to Canada

BAE Systems’ subsidiary Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has secured an enterprise licensing agreement to supply its Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) to the Canadian Army. The deal is designed to...

August 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Canada Shortlists Hanwha, TKMS for Submarine Bid

Canada has shortlisted Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (Germany) and Hanwha Ocean (South Korea) as finalists to supply up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK Refits Warrior IFVs into Unmanned Mine-Clearers

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled plans to convert surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) into optionally crewed mine-clearing platforms. These vehicles will be equipped with remote-control...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Funds 3 Firms for ISV Autonomy Upgrades

The US Army has awarded contracts worth $15.5 million to three American companies to integrate autonomous capabilities into its Infantry Support Vehicles (ISVs). The move reflects the service’s commitment...

August 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

USAF Seeks Industry Input for Future Tanker Design

The US Air Force (USAF) has issued a new request for information (RFI) from defense contractors as part of its ongoing effort to develop the Next-Generation Air Refueling System...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Elbit Tests Airborne Variant of Iron Beam Laser System

Elbit Systems is advancing Israel’s air defense capabilities by creating an airborne version of the Iron Beam laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force. This marks a significant step...

India Reveals Air Defense System Using Missiles, Lasers

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). This indigenous system is designed as a...