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August 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thyssenkrupp, Hanwha in Canada Submarine Race

The Government of Canada has advanced its Patrol Submarine Project by naming Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (Germany) and Hanwha Ocean (South Korea) as the two finalists to build up to...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

British Army Converts Warrior IFVs for Mine Role

The UK Ministry of Defence is set to repurpose aging Warrior IFVs into remotely controlled, mine-clearing vehicles as part of a modernization initiative. The plan will see the once-frontline...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Army Awards $15.5M to Boost Autonomy in ISVs

The US Army has launched a new modernization push by awarding $15.5 million in contracts to three domestic companies tasked with equipping Infantry Support Vehicles (ISVs) with autonomous functions....

August 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Air Force Opens Talks on Next-Gen Tanker Program

The US Air Force is advancing its plans for the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) by issuing a fresh RFI to industry partners. The program, launched in 2023, has...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Iron Beam Laser Weapon Gets New Airborne Adaptation

Israel’s Elbit Systems is pushing the boundaries of defense technology by developing an airborne variant of the Iron Beam laser weapon. The system is being tailored for integration into...

India Unveils Indigenous Laser-Missile Air Defense System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out the maiden test flight of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a cutting-edge platform blending missile interceptors with...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Modular EW Kit Prototype Slated by US Army for 2026

In 2026, the U.S. Army plans to launch prototyping work on a modular electronic warfare (EW) kit designed for universal use across different platforms. The development marks an important...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Germany, Bulgaria Reveal $1B Defense Cooperation Plan

A major defense industry collaboration between Bulgaria and Germany worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) is set to launch, focusing on new Bulgarian plants to produce long-range weapons, artillery shells,...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UK, Australia Debut Low-Cost Copperhead Strike System

Australia and the UK are joining forces under the Copperhead Project to develop next-generation, low-cost guided weapons. The arrangement, signed in February, brings together both nations’ defense technology agencies,...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Taiwan to Construct Over 1,300 Kuai Chi USVs

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed plans to procure 1,320 domestically developed Kuai Chi attack USVs within a five-year period. The decision underscores Taipei’s emphasis on homegrown solutions...