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September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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REMUS 620 UUV Upgraded With Thales SAMDIS 600 Sonar

US-based Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and French defense firm Thales have announced the successful integration of SAMDIS 600 sonar into the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). Field trials...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

HII Unveils ROMULUS USVs Powered by AI Swarm Tech

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), a major US-based shipbuilder, has revealed ROMULUS, a next-generation unmanned surface vessel (USV) family powered by its Odyssey Autonomous Control System. The new platform reflects...

Aselsan Wins $1.9B Turkish Air Defense Contract

Ankara has signed a 1.6-billion-euro ($1.9 billion) contract with defense giant Aselsan to strengthen its national air defense capability. The agreement calls for the delivery of modern systems between...

September 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

World’s First 24-Missile Tank Destroyer Unveiled

Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have introduced the Fuchs JAGM, an armored vehicle specifically designed to serve as a next-generation tank destroyer. The system features an unprecedented loadout of 24...

Malaysia Acquires Thales HF XL Radio Systems

Thales has secured its first global export order for the HF XL TRC 3900 land-based radio system, marking a breakthrough in the company’s advanced communications portfolio. Partnering with Malaysia’s...

September 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NATO to Spend $18M on E-3 Sentry Engine Upkeep

Pratt & Whitney has secured an $18-million sustainment contract from NATO to maintain the TF33 engines powering the alliance’s E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet. The three-year arrangement provides for materials...

September 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Nomad AI Converts Comms to Intel Fast

Babcock has introduced Nomad, an AI-driven communications platform, at the DSEI expo in London. The system allows soldiers to process intelligence in real time in comms-denied environments, including cleaning,...

September 11, 2025
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Land Platform
R&D

Challenger 3 Tank Faces UK Mobility Trials

The British Army has concluded comprehensive mobility testing for its Challenger 3 main battle tank under the leadership of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), a UK-Germany joint venture. Trials...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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USAF Tests Atomic Clocks for Drone Swarms

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a formal request for proposals targeting the development of next-generation atomic clock technology, intended to enhance the operational capabilities of...

September 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Seoul Starts Black Hawk Upgrade Effort

A $715-million South Korean modernization project will upgrade more than 30 UH/HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters by 2029. The analog cockpit will be replaced with a digital suite featuring multi-function...