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September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Drone-Based EW System Developed by Thales, UK Firm

Thales has partnered with Autonomous Devices to develop the EW-UAS1, a drone-based electronic warfare solution that combines Thales’ EW payload with a long-range, agile UAV. Delivered as an integrated...

September 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland, Hanwha Broaden Defense Work on Weapons

In a significant step to deepen bilateral defense ties, Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has signed two agreements with Polish defense institutions to boost local ammunition certification and missile...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Washington Navy Base to Get Armored Vehicle Hub

Absher Construction Company has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to build a new support center for armored fighting vehicles at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. The award includes $22.8...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

German TKMS, Indian Firms Unite for Naval Projects

German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has entered into collaborations with multiple Indian defense companies aimed at co-developing naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The agreements represent a significant...

September 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

UK Army Light Mobility Vehicle Bid Backed by GM, BAE

Three major defense companies—GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace—have joined forces under the banner “Team LionStrike” to compete for the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program. The...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Major Korean Shipyard Merger Targets Global Defense

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has confirmed plans to merge its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), creating a single powerhouse...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan’s New FFM Warships to Get Palfinger Slipways

Tokyo has awarded a contract to Austrian company Palfinger Marine to deliver Stern-LARS slipway systems for the nation’s next-generation FFM-class frigates. The order includes equipment for five warships that...

August 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Saudi Arabia Gets Amentum Support for Vehicle MROU

SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries) has signed a strategic agreement with Amentum UK and International to enhance its capabilities in maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrades (MROU) for armored vehicles...

August 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Joint Venture by Kraken, NVL Eyes Drone Ship Market

A new joint venture between British defense firm Kraken Technology and German shipbuilder NVL Group has been announced to push forward the development and mass production of uncrewed surface...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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,...