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Construction Begins on India’s First AI-Enabled Maritime Patrol Vessel

India has launched construction on its inaugural AI-integrated patrol vessel, a key asset for enhancing maritime security and conducting various operations within its exclusive economic zone. Named the Next...

US Navy Awards QinetiQ $26M for Submarine System Deliveries

General Dynamics Electric Boat has selected QinetiQ US for subcontracts totaling $26 million to supply advanced systems for the US Navy’s Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. QinetiQ will handle manufacturing,...

July 30, 2025
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US Navy Approves REMUS 620 UUV for Torpedo Tube Operations

The REMUS 620 UUV has passed a critical integration test with Virginia-class submarine systems, thanks to a joint effort by Huntington Ingalls Industries, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the...

US Partner Teams With Exail for Supply of 100 UUV Navigation Systems

Exail, a prominent navigation systems provider, has secured a new agreement with a major U.S. defense company to supply 100 Phins Compact INS units. These systems will enhance the...

July 29, 2025
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German A400M Aircraft to Receive DIRCM Defensive Suite from Elbit

In a major contract worth $260 million, Airbus Defence and Space has selected Elbit Systems to equip Germany’s A400M fleet with advanced self-defense capabilities. The agreement includes the delivery...

July 29, 2025
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Next-Gen Targeting Tech by Raytheon Debuts for US Naval Helicopters

RTX’s Raytheon division has introduced a new high-definition targeting system, the MTS-A-HD, designed to give US Navy helicopter crews clearer visuals and faster targeting capabilities in combat zones. The...

Second Set of US-Built Abrams Tanks Delivered to Taiwan

Taiwan has taken delivery of a second batch of 42 US-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, strengthening its armored capabilities amid persistent threats from China. The tanks arrived at the Port...

$2 Billion US Contract Granted to Lockheed for THAAD Missile Supply

Lockheed Martin has secured a $2 billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to manufacture THAAD interceptors at various sites across the country, including Texas, California, Alabama, and...

Turkish Istif Warships Procured by Indonesia in Naval Deal

At a defense convention in Istanbul, Indonesia signed a major contract to acquire two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, reinforcing its maritime strength in response to growing regional instability. The...

July 29, 2025
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French Firm SEAir to Develop Unmanned Vessel Under EU Program

SEAir, a French maritime innovation firm, has launched a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) EU-funded project to develop ARROW—an autonomous, hydrofoil-equipped surface vessel. Scheduled for delivery by 2028, the vessel...