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September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Drone-Equipped UGV With 3-Minute Refuel Debuts in EU

A collaboration between Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense has produced a cutting-edge hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) known as Hermione. The platform highlights a growing trend in defense...

September 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

New 155mm Artillery Shell Plant in Poland by PGZ, BAE

In a move to bolster its defense industry, PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) has partnered with BAE Systems to construct a 155mm artillery ammunition production facility in Poland. The partnership...

Canberra to Build $8B Nuclear Sub Shipyard Hub

The Australian government will commit 12 billion Australian dollars ($8 billion) over ten years to upgrade the Henderson Defense Precinct in Perth, enabling it to build and service nuclear-powered...

Denmark Chooses European Air Defense Amid Threat

The Danish Ministry of Defense confirmed plans to invest around 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) in a comprehensive air and missile defense program, underlining the country’s response to the...

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...

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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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...

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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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...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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...