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September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Korean Shipbuilders Plan Merger for Defense Expansion

South Korean conglomerate HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval to merge two of its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Leidos Reveals Sea Dagger to Advance UK Naval Autonomy

US-based defense contractor Leidos has unveiled a new concept for a commando insertion craft designed to support the Royal Navy under the UK Commando Force (UKCF) modernization program. The...

September 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

GM, BAE, NP Team Up for UK Army Light Vehicle Program

GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace have announced the formation of “Team LionStrike” to compete in the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program. The initiative seeks to...

September 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pentagon Delays F-35 Block 4 Upgrade to 2031 Over Costs

The US Department of Defense is facing significant delays in its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Block 4 modernization program, which is now projected to be completed no earlier than...

September 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

China Shows Off Most Powerful Naval Laser Weapon

China has officially showcased its LY-1 high-power laser weapon for the first time during a major military parade in Beijing, the country’s largest display of armed strength to date....

September 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Fields JET MAX Drone for Multiple Strikes

Ukrainian defense technology company JET has introduced its newest bomber drone, JET MAX, designed for multi-strike missions targeting enemy troops, supply lines, and tactical infrastructure positioned beyond the frontlines....

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Scout AI Powers NOMAD UGV With Fastest Autonomy

Scout AI has teamed up with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions (HMS) to introduce NOMAD, a new-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) powered by the Fury autonomy system. This marks the...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Palfinger to Equip Japan’s Next-Gen FFM Warships

Japan has selected Palfinger Marine of Austria to provide stern launch and recovery systems (Stern-LARS) for its upcoming FFM-class multirole frigates. The contract covers the first five vessels, which...

September 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Army Receives First Two Counter-Drone Laser Guns

AeroVironment (AV) has delivered its first two prototypes of the LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon system (LWS) to the US Army. The systems mark the initial phase of the...

September 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Wins $9.8B Pact for 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a record-breaking $9.8-billion contract to manufacture nearly 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and related hardware. The deal,...