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December 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop Demos Anti-Mine Sonar Using US Navy Drone Boat

Northrop Grumman has completed a successful test of its AN/AQS-24 towed anti-mine sonar system aboard an unmanned surface vessel for the US Navy, advancing the service’s push toward autonomous...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

HII Advances ROMULUS Uncrewed Vessel for Sea Testing

HII has advanced construction of the ROMULUS prototype, part of its new unmanned surface vessel program, with the platform now roughly one-third complete and on track for sea trials...

December 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop Unveils Smarter G/ATOR Radar Upgrade

Northrop Grumman has rolled out a new software enhancement for its AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR system, giving the next-generation radar a sharper view of the battlefield. The update extends the radar’s...

December 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New Sensors Boost Puma LE Drone in GPS-Jammed Missions

AeroVironment has announced a major capability boost for its Puma Long Endurance (LE) drone, enabling the system to withstand and operate during GPS jamming attacks. With modern battlefields increasingly...

December 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Ankara Unveils Turkey’s First Homegrown Submarine

Ankara has officially started work on its first indigenous submarine as part of a broader push to localize strategic naval technology. Construction of the National Submarine, designated MILDEN, recently...

December 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Uvision Expands by Acquiring SpearUAV Drone Maker

Uvision Group has announced the full acquisition of SpearUAV, an Israeli defense firm known for its innovative AI-driven, encapsulated loitering systems. The move significantly enhances Uvision’s product range and...

December 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

USMC picks L3Harris for SATCOM upgrade work

L3Harris has received a new contract to modernize the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications systems, strengthening frontline connectivity for distributed operations. The initiative will enhance data speeds and introduce...

December 3, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Halo Platform Gets Major Intel and VR Training Boost

AeroVironment is expanding the capabilities of its Halo mission software by introducing a powerful new training ecosystem and an AI-driven intelligence suite built to support modern military operations. The...

December 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Spain OKs Major $3.7B Modernization for F100 Fleet

Spain has greenlit a major mid-life modernization program for its fleet of F100 frigates, authorizing an investment of 3.2 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to overhaul the Álvaro de Bazán-class...

December 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Swedish Military Preps Turbojet-Powered Modular UAV

A UK-based aerospace manufacturer has launched a fast-track effort to deliver an entirely new uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) to Sweden’s defense establishment in just 18 months. The project represents...