2025 - Weeklydefencenews

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Taps Saab for Large Underwater Drone

Saab has secured a $6.3M Swedish contract to design and test a large autonomous underwater drone. Equipped with seabed-mapping sensors and threat-detection tech, the LUUV will run on Saab’s...

US Air Force Builds $211M Comms Hub in Guam

The Pentagon has allocated $211M for a new communications hub at Andersen AFB in Guam, awarding the contract to Nan Inc. Initial construction is funded with $91.3M, while NAVFAC...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Gereon UGV Unveiled by ARX Robotics

ARX Robotics has presented its combat-ready Gereon UGV, developed for deployment in high-risk missions. Built on the Gereon RCS base, the platform incorporates AI features and the Mithra system,...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

New Chinese AR Goggles Enable Tank Vision

The Chinese military is fielding augmented reality goggles for tank and IFV operators, allowing crews to “see through” their vehicles’ armor. Linked to exterior cameras, the system provides a...

US Delivers MK 48 Torpedoes to Taiwan by 2028

Following setbacks, Taiwan will receive Mk 48 Mod 6 AT torpedoes from the US in phased deliveries from 2026 to 2028. The $178M deal includes simulators and 24 torpedoes,...

September 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems Wins Norway Frigate Order

Norway has finalized a $10B defense contract with BAE Systems to acquire five to six advanced Type 26 frigates, marking a deepened naval alliance with Britain. The deal outpaced...

Denmark Bolsters Air Defense With PAC-3 MSE

Denmark has been cleared to purchase Patriot PAC-3 MSE air and missile defense systems worth $8.5 billion. The deal provides missiles, fire control systems, radar sets, and training infrastructure,...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

First LCU 1710 Landing Ship Joins US Navy Fleet

In Alabama, Austal USA launched LCU 1710, the lead vessel of the Navy’s LCU-1700-class. The design improves on decades-old predecessors by offering greater durability, flexibility, and transport efficiency. With...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

LCAC 114 Delivered to US Navy for Amphib Ops

Textron Systems has delivered the new LCAC 114 Ship-to-Shore Connector to the U.S. Navy following successful trials. The 92-foot vessel, powered by advanced MT7 gas turbines, retains the footprint...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Type 26 Frigates Chosen by Norway for Navy

The Royal Norwegian Navy will modernize its fleet with the acquisition of Type 26 Global Combat Ships from the UK, a landmark defense investment. The 6,900-ton frigates are engineered...