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August 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Kraken, NVL Team Up to Develop Naval Drone Ships

Kraken Technology (UK) and NVL Group (Germany) have established a joint venture to accelerate the design and production of unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The partnership reflects rising demand worldwide...

August 28, 2025
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Training and Simulation

BAE Unit to Provide Virtual Wargame Trainer to Canada

BAE Systems’ subsidiary Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has secured an enterprise licensing agreement to supply its Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) to the Canadian Army. The deal is designed to...

August 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canada Shortlists Hanwha, TKMS for Submarine Bid

Canada has shortlisted Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (Germany) and Hanwha Ocean (South Korea) as finalists to supply up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

UK Refits Warrior IFVs into Unmanned Mine-Clearers

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled plans to convert surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) into optionally crewed mine-clearing platforms. These vehicles will be equipped with remote-control...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Army Funds 3 Firms for ISV Autonomy Upgrades

The US Army has awarded contracts worth $15.5 million to three American companies to integrate autonomous capabilities into its Infantry Support Vehicles (ISVs). The move reflects the service’s commitment...

August 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

USAF Seeks Industry Input for Future Tanker Design

The US Air Force (USAF) has issued a new request for information (RFI) from defense contractors as part of its ongoing effort to develop the Next-Generation Air Refueling System...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Tests Airborne Variant of Iron Beam Laser System

Elbit Systems is advancing Israel’s air defense capabilities by creating an airborne version of the Iron Beam laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force. This marks a significant step...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Reveals Air Defense System Using Missiles, Lasers

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). This indigenous system is designed as a...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Plans 2026 Prototype of Modular EW Kit

The U.S. Army is set to begin prototyping a new modular electronic warfare (EW) kit in 2026. The system is being designed to function across a wide range of...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Bulgaria, Germany Launch $1B Defense Industry Pact

Bulgaria and Germany have announced a £1 billion ($1.1 billion) joint defense initiative, which includes the construction of new facilities in Bulgaria to produce artillery shells, NATO-standard ammunition, gunpowder,...