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November 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Begins Major Upgrade on Australia’s P-8A Fleet

Boeing has started upgrading the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft under the Increment 3 Block 2 modernization program. The first aircraft has arrived at...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Sweden Finalizes Archer Artillery Modernization

Sweden has officially received the final batch of upgraded Archer 6×6 artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, marking the completion of a nationwide modernization effort aimed at enhancing the...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Indian Army Displays New Handheld Laser Weapon

The Indian Army has showcased a handheld directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of taking down hostile drones, offering a glimpse into the future of high-tech warfare. The demonstration took place...

Zen Technologies Wins $32.5M Indian Anti-Drone Deal

India’s Ministry of Defence has approved contracts worth 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) to Zen Technologies for upgrading its existing anti-drone systems, signaling a significant step in the nation’s...

November 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Germany to Buy 12,000 Combat Drones for Baltic Brigade

Germany has unveiled plans to purchase 12,000 one-way attack drones to equip a newly established mechanized brigade deployed in Lithuania, marking one of the country’s largest drone procurement programs...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Belgian Navy Commissions First City-Class Minehunter

The Belgian Navy has officially received its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV), the Oostende (M940), during a handover ceremony at the Zeebrugge Naval Base in Bruges. The delivery...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Bollinger Hands Over 61st Sentinel Cutter to USCG

Bollinger Shipyards has officially delivered the 61st Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the US Coast Guard (USCG) during a ceremony in Key West, Florida. The newly commissioned vessel,...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Austal, Greenroom Launch 5-Day AI Ship Integration Tool

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of converting conventional ships into fully autonomous vessels in just five days. The innovation marks...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

AeroVironment, OpenJAUS Join to Advance UAS Links

AeroVironment (AV) has announced a strategic partnership with OpenJAUS to improve interoperability across autonomous and remotely operated systems. The collaboration is designed to streamline field operations, enhance cross-platform communication,...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Israel Firm to Deliver 100 Drone Detectors for VIPs

Israeli defense startup Insignito has secured a major defense contract to deliver 180 acoustic unmanned aerial system (UAS) detection systems designed to safeguard high-security and VIP facilities. The deployment...