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Thales Secures 100th CAPTAS Sonar for ASW

Thales has achieved a major milestone with the receipt of its 100th order for the Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS) system. The order, placed by an undisclosed customer,...

October 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

South Korea Unveils Giga-Class Steel for Warships

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a partnership to develop giga-class steel — a next-generation material designed to enhance the strength and performance of future naval vessels....

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Picks Firm for Fuel-Efficient Drone Engine

The U.S. Air Force has selected Minco Technologies, a Tennessee-based engineering firm, to develop and demonstrate a next-generation drone engine under a $13.6 million contract aimed at dramatically improving...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Japan Tests Rheinmetall, Milrem Robotic Vehicles

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has started field trials of two European-developed unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as part of its ongoing efforts to expand automation and robotic integration...

US Army Invests in FN’s Smart Grenade Launcher

The US Army has selected FN America for a $2-million contract to advance its Precision Grenadier System (PGS) prototype, a program aimed at enhancing infantry lethality with precision grenade...

India Ramps Up AK-630 Guns for Border Defense

The Indian Army is fast-tracking the acquisition of six AK-630 air defense guns to enhance protection in sensitive regions recently targeted during border skirmishes with Pakistan. The procurement will...

Italy’s AI Naval Turret Revamps 30mm Weapon

Leonardo has unveiled the Lionfish 30, an advanced AI-enabled remotely operated naval weapon system, marking a major step in the Italian Navy’s fleet modernization program. Designed to enhance precision,...

October 5, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Abrams, Challenger 2 tanks train together in Estonia

American and British armored formations stood side by side at Camp Tapa in northern Estonia, marking a powerful demonstration of NATO’s unified strength along its eastern front. The display...

October 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Navy to upgrade Phalanx CIWS under long-term plan

The U.S. Navy has initiated a multi-year modernization and sustainment program for its MK-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), ensuring continued reliability of the fleet’s last line of shipboard...

October 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Army adds Oshkosh PLS A2 autonomous convoy trucks

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal has placed an $89 million order for new PLS A2 vehicles, along with related kits and installations, under the Family of Heavy Tactical...