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April 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Navy Expands Uncrewed Fleet With HII Lionfish Subsea Drones

The US Navy has begun integrating HII’s Lionfish unmanned underwater vehicles into its operational structure, following the handover of the first two units under a lucrative multi-platform contract. Lionfish...

April 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris Teams With Kuiper to Provide Hardened Satellite Signals

In response to the increasing demand for agile and secure communication, L3Harris has formed a strategic partnership with Kuiper Government Solutions to deliver hybrid SATCOM systems tailored for modern...

April 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Anti-Mine Drones Delivered to Navy by Bollinger Shipyards

The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the first batch of unmanned surface vessels designed by Bollinger Shipyards for advanced mine countermeasure missions. These initial three drone boats—part of...

April 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Copperhead: New Submarine-Hunting Drone From Anduril Launched

Anduril has launched the Copperhead, a cutting-edge underwater attack drone poised to change the landscape of maritime operations. Inspired by the torpedo but driven by advanced software and modular...

April 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Thales to Provide Ground Master 200 Radar to Swedish Forces

Through a newly inked deal with Thales, Sweden is set to overhaul its military radar systems by deploying the Ground Master 200 MM/C, a compact, multi-mission radar engineered for...

April 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Britain and Australia Team for Advanced Arms Innovation

In a significant move to bolster defense innovation, the UK and Australia have embarked on a collaborative venture targeting low-cost, highly adaptable missile sub-systems. The project will see the...

April 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Anduril Launches Autonomous Seafloor Drone to Detect Submarines

Defense technology firm Anduril has introduced the AI-powered “Seabed Sentry” with the objective of fundamentally transforming how the ocean floor is monitored. Traditional underwater sensing systems face the obstacles...

April 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

First Missionized Skyraider II Aircraft Handed Over to US Forces

The United States Air Force has received its first OA-1K Skyraider II, the result of a collaboration between L3Harris and Air Tractor. Purpose-built for Special Operations, the Skyraider II...

April 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Italian Navy Modernizing Submarines With New OCCAR Contract

Italy’s Todaro-class submarines will undergo a comprehensive mid-life upgrade, as OCCAR coordinates efforts to harmonize the Italian Navy’s existing U212A assets with incoming Next-Generation NFS models. Enhancements include combat...

April 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Prototype SOF Helicopter Revealed by Airbus for French Army

Airbus has introduced the NH90 Caïman Standard 2, the newest configuration in its next-gen helicopter lineup, intended for high-risk, low-visibility missions by French special operations forces. The aircraft includes...