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November 4, 2025
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US Coast Guard Receives 61st Sentinel Cutter from Bollinger

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the 61st Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the US Coast Guard, marking another key milestone in the long-running modernization program. The vessel, named USCGC...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Austal, Greenroom Reveal Rapid AI Shipbuilding System

Australian defense shipbuilder Austal and technology firm Greenroom Robotics have jointly developed an AI-powered solution that can transform traditional vessels into autonomous ships within just five days. The innovation...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

AeroVironment, OpenJAUS Unite for UAS Integration

AeroVironment (AV) has joined forces with OpenJAUS to bring enhanced interoperability and simplified integration to autonomous and remotely operated systems. The new collaboration will link OpenJAUS’s software development kit...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Israeli Company Wins Drone Detector Deal for VIP Sites

Tel Aviv-based startup Insignito has announced a new defense contract to deliver 180 acoustic drone detection systems to protect high-security and VIP sites across Israel. The rollout is scheduled...

November 3, 2025
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Peru Partners HD Hyundai, SIMA for Submarine Project

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea and Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA have signed a preliminary cooperation agreement to co-develop and manufacture submarines for the Peruvian Navy, strengthening...

Kongsberg to Upgrade Norway’s NASAMS Air Defense

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has secured a 1-billion NOK ($99 million) contract from Norway’s defense procurement authority to supply new hardware and upgrades for the NASAMS air defense...

US Rheinmetall Bags $31M Contract for Bradley IFVs

American Rheinmetall has been awarded a $31-million U.S. defense contract to advance forward repair and recovery capabilities for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) used by U.S. and Ukrainian armed...

November 3, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Indonesia Inducts Airbus A400M Heavy Transport Jet

The Indonesian Air Force has received its first Airbus A400M Atlas at Halim Air Force Base, Jakarta, as part of a 2021 contract aimed at upgrading the nation’s strategic...

November 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Tehran Vows Nuclear Sites Will Return Stronger

Iran has pledged to rebuild its damaged nuclear sites with greater strength and resilience following coordinated Israeli and US military strikes, even as Oman intensifies diplomatic efforts to revive...

November 2, 2025
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Canada, Philippines Sign Military Troop Accord

Manila and Ottawa have signed a new Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) that will allow Canadian military personnel to participate in joint training and defense exercises in the Philippines. The...