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October 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Navy enhances ship defenses via Phalanx CIWS upgrades

The U.S. Navy has outlined a new multi-year sustainment and upgrade cycle for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), reinforcing its role as the fleet’s ultimate line of defense...

October 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Anduril, Zone 5 Advance Pentagon Drone Interceptors

The Pentagon has tapped Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to accelerate the development of advanced interceptors under its Counter NEXT initiative, aimed at neutralizing larger, military-grade drones. The...

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India’s New Subs to Feature 200-MWe Reactors

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) is developing advanced nuclear propulsion systems to power India’s future S5-class ballistic missile submarines. The project centers on 200-MWe pressurized light-water reactors, a...

September 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New BlackSea USV Doubles Load, Energy for Navy Ops

US defense firm BlackSea Technologies has announced the creation of the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC), a purpose-built family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) aimed at fulfilling the US...

September 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Builds Engine for CCA Drones, Missiles

US aerospace firm Pratt & Whitney is creating a new propulsion system tailored for advanced air-launched munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). With thrust ratings ranging from 500 to...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Pentagon Funds $10M Radar Program at Eglin AFB

Congress has approved a $10 million allocation for radar development at Eglin Air Force Base, paving the way for CHAOS Industries’ ASTRIA system. This next-generation mobile radar is designed...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Volvo, Nordic Air Defence Build Vehicle Drone Shield

At a defense exhibition in London, Volvo Defense unveiled a new partnership with Nordic Air Defence, a Swedish startup specializing in anti-drone systems. The collaboration focuses on developing VIPRO,...

September 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Seoul to Evolve KF-21 Aircraft Into Stealth Fighter

South Korea is moving ahead with ambitious upgrades for its homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, seeking to elevate it into a true stealth aircraft. Built with semi-stealth features from...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

JUMP Drone Gains Arkeus Hyperspectral Radar Upgrade

AeroVironment (AV) has partnered with Arkeus to equip the JUMP 20 uncrewed autonomous system (UAS) with the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload, creating a next-generation drone solution optimized for...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...