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November 6, 2025
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Navantia, Alpha Partner on Ship Drone Systems

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alpha Unmanned Systems to co-develop and integrate advanced ship-borne drone technologies for naval operations. The collaboration aims to...

November 6, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Theon Secures $115M NATO Night Vision Contract

Theon International has been awarded a contract exceeding €100 million ($115 million) by a European NATO member state to supply several thousand night vision goggles, monoculars, and binoculars. The...

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ultra Maritime to Fit Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a key contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide advanced torpedo defense technologies for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Hunter-class frigates. The deal...

Moog Australia to Build GMLRS Control for Lockheed

Lockheed Martin Australia has awarded Moog Australia a contract to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the country’s upcoming Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) program. The CAS...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Italy Taps Leonardo JV for Next-Gen Lynx IFV Deal

The Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture has secured a contract to deliver 21 next-generation Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Italian Army. This marks the first delivery order under...

November 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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ROMULUS USV Tests Dual-Autonomy System at Sea

A major step forward in naval autonomy has been achieved as HII and Shield AI successfully conducted a dual-autonomy integration test aboard the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV). The...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Egypt, NVL Start Construction of Coastal Defense Fleet

Egypt has commenced construction of a new fleet of coastal protection vessels in partnership with Germany’s NVL Group, marking a significant leap in the nation’s naval modernization and domestic...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Austal Gets Key Approval for Autonomous Naval Systems

Austal Australia has taken a major step forward in naval automation after securing Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller. The certification,...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Navy Commissions Third Arafura-Class Patrol Boat

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has officially launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), during a ceremony at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western...

Saab to Supply New Missile Launcher for Gripen Fleet

Sweden has awarded Saab a contract worth 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) to produce a new missile launcher system for its Gripen fighter jets. The order, placed by...