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March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Army Accepts Initial Deliveries of Upgraded Strykers and JLTVs

As part of its effort to update ground combat assets, the US Army has received its first shipment of upgraded Stryker armored vehicles and JLTVs. These platforms were delivered...

Turkish Navy Set to Receive Advanced Versions of ULAQ Unmanned Surface Vessels

Turkish defense companies ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense are preparing to deliver two advanced versions of the ULAQ unmanned surface vehicle to the Turkish Naval Forces. The new models...

March 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

MSubs Debuts UK Royal Navy’s First Extra-Large Autonomous Submarine in Plymouth

British firm MSubs has officially launched the UK Royal Navy’s prototype Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) in Plymouth, as part of the Cetus Project. Aimed at enhancing the...

March 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Leonardo and Baykar Team Up to Address Rising European Demand for Drones

Italian defense company Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a deal to jointly develop and produce unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The collaboration includes the creation of a...

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...

Morocco Purchases Chinese TB-001K ‘Scorpion’ Armed Drones for Military Use

Morocco has purchased TB-001K “Scorpion” unmanned aerial vehicles from China to bolster its military modernization and deepen defense cooperation with Beijing. Developed by Sichuan Tengden, the UAV features a...

March 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Altechna Joins EU Initiative to Create First Indigenous 100kW Laser Weapon

Lithuanian company Altechna will participate in the EU-funded TALOS-TWO project to develop a 100-kilowatt laser weapon system—the first of its kind fully developed within Europe. With a €25 million...

Australian Armed Forces Acquire Portable Robots for Neutralizing Explosives

Babcock Australasia has supplied compact, portable robotic systems to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ capabilities in identifying and neutralizing explosive threats. Known as SPUR (Squad Packable Utility Robots), these...

March 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

DARPA, Serco Complete Initial Prototype of NOMARS Uncrewed Naval Vessel

DARPA and Serco have finalized the construction of the first prototype under the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program. Designed to operate entirely without crew or onboard mission systems,...

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...