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September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Korea Shipbuilders Unite for Global Defense

HD KSOE has approved merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries to consolidate expertise and competitiveness. Launching in 2025, the unified company will expand naval shipbuilding, pursue Arctic-specialized vessels,...

Polish F-35s, F-16s Get US GBU-39B Bombs

Poland has secured GBU-39/B bombs under a $120M contract with the US, ensuring compatibility with both F-35A and F-16 fleets. The weapons, with 110 km range, boost precision strike...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Orders 5 Type 26 Frigates in £10B UK Deal

A £10B agreement has been signed for Norway to buy five Type 26 frigates, making it the first export customer. The City-class warships will enhance Arctic submarine-hunting capabilities and...

Canada Gains Teledyne’s Airborne Imaging Upgrade

Teledyne FLIR is drawing attention across Canada with its latest innovation in airborne surveillance: the UltraFORCE 380X imaging pod. This advanced system, mounted on a helicopter’s nose, was taken...

Javelin Club Expands With Brazil, Tunisia Entry

The US Army has awarded a new $900.5-million contract to procure additional Javelin missile systems, continuing its investment in one of the most battle-proven anti-tank weapons in modern warfare....

$9.8B Lockheed Pact to Build 2,000 PAC-3 Units

In a major boost to the United States’ and its allies’ missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.8-billion modification to an existing contract for the production...

Army Fields AV’s First Counter-Drone Lasers

The US Army has officially received its first LOCUST laser weapon prototypes from AV, strengthening its ability to counter drone threats. The project is part of the AMP-HEL program,...

September 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Japan’s FFM Ships to Get Palfinger Slipways

Tokyo has chosen Austrian firm Palfinger Marine to provide launch and recovery systems for its new generation of FFM-class frigates. The contract involves outfitting the first five ships, scheduled...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

NOMAD UGV Unveiled With Scout AI Autonomy

The NOMAD UGV, developed by Scout AI in collaboration with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions, introduces cutting-edge autonomy into unmanned ground systems. It is the second ground vehicle to feature...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

JET MAX UAV Gives Ukraine 8-Strike Capability

JET has unveiled JET MAX, its newest bomber drone with multi-role strike capabilities. The system can carry payloads of up to 20 kilograms, offering operational flexibility. It supports different...