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Moog Australia to Build GMLRS Control Unit

Lockheed Martin Australia has tapped Moog Australia to design and produce the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), reinforcing the country’s drive to...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Leonardo JV Wins Italy’s Lynx IFV Deal

Italy’s push to modernize its armored fleet has taken a major step forward with a new order for 21 Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles from the Leonardo–Rheinmetall joint venture....

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Egypt, NVL Launch Work on Coastal Defense Fleet

Egypt has launched local production of its PV43-M coastal patrol vessel series in collaboration with German shipbuilder NVL Group, signaling an expansion of the country’s naval manufacturing capabilities. The...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Austal Cleared to Advance Autonomous Naval Controls

Austal Australia has achieved a major step forward in naval autonomy development with the Approval in Principle (AiP) of its Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller by...

November 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Dual-AI ROMULUS USV Undergoes Sea Trials

HII and Shield AI have announced the completion of a joint dual-autonomy integration test aboard the ROMULUS 20 unmanned surface vessel, demonstrating interoperability between two advanced autonomy systems. The...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Navy Commissions Arafura-Class Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’

The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, during a ceremony at the Henderson Maritime Precinct. Named after Western Australia’s Pilbara...

Saab to Supply New Missile Launchers for Gripen Jets

Saab has signed a 1 billion SEK ($104 million) production contract with Sweden’s defense procurement authority to manufacture a new-generation missile launcher system for Gripen fighters. Initially prototyped and...

November 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Australia Sends P-8A Poseidon to Boeing for Upgrades

Boeing has commenced the next stage of modernization for the Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon fleet, introducing Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades to enhance operational readiness and ISR...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Commissions City-Class Minehunter ‘Oostende’

Belgium has commissioned the Oostende (M940), its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel, marking a defining moment in the country’s naval renewal program with the Netherlands. The delivery at Zeebrugge...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Archer Artillery Upgrade Completed in Sweden

Sweden has finalized upgrades to its fleet of Archer 6×6 self-propelled artillery systems, a major leap in national defense capability as the country deepens integration within NATO. BAE Systems...