March, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

March 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

For maritime anti-drone operations, D-Fend introduces EnforceAir2.

“EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a system created by D-Fend Solutions for anti-drone operations at sea, has been unveiled. Unauthorized drones may be detected, tracked, and neutralized by EnforceAir2 Maritime. Its flexible...

For diving operations, the Swedish Armed Forces acquires air compressors for breathing.

Granzow has been given a contract by Sweden to supply the military with up to 160 breathing air compressors for diving applications. Breathing air compressors take hundreds to thousands...

March 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

For use in hypersonic missiles and aircraft, the US is researching 3D-printed dark ceramics.

Three-dimensionally printed dark ceramics that can withstand harsh conditions may soon be incorporated into America’s hypersonic aircraft and missiles. Researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are investigating...

Verizon, Nokia, and Lockheed Integrate Commercial 5G Solutions for Military Networks

Nokia, Verizon, and Lockheed Martin have collaborated to incorporate commercial 5G network solutions into a telecommunications base station for military wireless communication. Nokia’s military-grade 5G network products were hosted...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Parsons and the US Air Force to Equip Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Bomb Detonating Laser

To install a directed energy bomb disposal system on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Parsons Corporation has partnered with the US Air Force. The initiative is a component...

With 600 radios, Indra will modernize Canadian defense air traffic management.

Indra has been awarded a contract by Canada to supply its air traffic control systems with around 600 radios. With a value of over 13 million euros ($13.5 million),...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Air Industries Group Secures Landing Gear Contract for US B-1B and F-16 Aircraft

The US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer heavy bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft are among the platforms for which Air Industries Group has obtained contracts to provide landing...

Denmark will get seven Sjobjrn rescue boats from a Norwegian manufacturer.

Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner has been awarded a contract by Denmark to build seven Sjøbjørn 71 ships for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service. In the Danish territories, notably throughout...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkish Akinci drone flight tested with locally produced AESA radar

The Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar made by the Turkish defense business Baykar was tested in flight using its Akinci long-range combat drone. The Aselsan radar,...

‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon to Be Deployed by US Army This Year

After a long period of delays brought on by repeated testing failures, the US Army intends to deploy its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) this year. The development...