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March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canada Awards Shipbuilding Contracts for Next-Generation Coast Guard Icebreakers

Canada has commissioned two domestic shipbuilders—Vancouver Shipyards and Chantier Davie Canada Inc.—to begin constructing next-generation polar icebreakers for the Coast Guard. Part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the effort...

March 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Poland Acquires Locally Built ‘Tarantula’ Reconnaissance Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Poland has finalized a deal worth approximately 50 million złotys ($13 million) to equip its armed forces with 96 Tarantula reconnaissance unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and ten repair kits....

March 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

IT Provider Secures Contract for UK Military Satellite Software Solutions

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded CGI UK a £65 million ($84 million) contract to develop “Borealis,” a software platform aimed at improving command, control, and data handling...

March 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Purchases Naval Strike Missiles From Kongsberg in $306 Million Agreement

Denmark has signed a 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million) agreement to purchase Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and associated systems. The new missiles will be installed on Iver Huitfeldt-class...

March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan Commissions Its Fourth Submarine in the Taigei-Class Fleet

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has officially inducted the JS Raigei, its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine, into service. Constructed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the submarine follows the commissioning of...

March 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Plans to Double Its Order of South Korea’s K2 Black Panther Tanks

Poland has announced plans to purchase an additional 180 K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea, further expanding its armored forces. This follows a $5.76 billion agreement in 2022...

March 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Irving Shipbuilding to Begin Construction of Canadian Navy’s New River-Class Destroyers

Irving Shipbuilding, based in Nova Scotia, has secured a contract to begin building the first three of 15 River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy. The $5.5 billion (CAD...

March 10, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Top Aces Launches AI-Powered Training Drone for Simulated Air Combat

Top Aces has unveiled an AI-driven software that simulates enemy flight behavior for advanced air combat training. Dubbed an “autonomous constructive wingman,” the system replicates tactical maneuvers typically seen...