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November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

November 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

HD Hyundai, SIMA Team Up to Build Peru’s Submarines

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has signed a preliminary agreement with Peru’s state-run Shipyard Marine Industrial Services (SIMA) to jointly design and build submarines for the Peruvian...

November 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Norway Boosts NASAMS With New Kongsberg Contract

Norway’s defense procurement agency has awarded a 1-billion Norwegian krona ($99 million) contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) to deliver advanced components for the NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air...