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Canadian PM Carney Reveals New Radar Collaboration With Australia for Arctic Defense

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $6-billion CAD ($4.2 billion USD) partnership with Australia to co-develop an Arctic surveillance radar system. The announcement was made in Iqaluit,...

March 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Exail Collaborates With UAE to Design Future Mine Countermeasure Systems

French company Exail is set to co-develop advanced autonomous Mine Countermeasure (MCM) technologies in the UAE through a partnership with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) and the Technology Innovation...

March 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

EDA Unveils Adaptive Camouflage Technology for Ground Forces

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed the initial phase of its ASCALS program, aimed at developing smart camouflage for military ground systems. The nearly two-year, €1.3 million ($1.42...

March 18, 2025
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Royal Navy Receives Its First AI-Powered Autonomous Minehunting Vessel From Thales

Thales UK has delivered the first of four fully autonomous minehunting systems to the Royal Navy. Named RNMB “Ariadne,” the 12-meter unmanned surface vessel is equipped with artificial intelligence...

March 18, 2025
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GE Aerospace Lands $5 Billion Engine Contract Under US FMS Program

The US Air Force has awarded GE Aerospace a $5-billion contract to manufacture F110-GE-129 jet engines for foreign military sales. First introduced in 1992, the engine is used in...

March 17, 2025
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Indian Military Tests ‘VEER’ Electric Stealth All-Terrain Vehicle

India’s electric tactical all-terrain vehicle (E-TATV), named VEER, has completed its first round of military trials to evaluate its defense applications. The testing follows the vehicle’s selection — and...

QinetiQ Showcases Australia’s First-Ever Laser Defense Capability

QinetiQ has showcased Australia’s first scalable prototype of a high-power laser optical chain, developed in partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG). Awarded a contract in 2023,...

March 17, 2025
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UK Royal Marines Get Upgraded Snowmobiles for Arctic Operations

The Royal Marines Commandos have added 159 Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles to enhance their Arctic warfare capabilities. These new snowmobiles will support missions such as raiding, reconnaissance,...

March 17, 2025
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MilDef to Equip BAE’s CV90 Armored Vehicles With Cybersecurity Modules

Swedish firm MilDef has secured a 40 million SEK ($3.9 million) contract to supply cybersecurity systems for BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 tracked combat vehicles. The hardware package aims to...

March 17, 2025
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Navantia Starts Building Seventh Avante 2200 Corvette for Saudi Navy

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has initiated construction of the Royal Saudi Naval Force’s seventh Avante 2200-class corvette at its San Fernando facility. The steel-cutting ceremony marks the official start of...