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ACS to Deliver Bullfrog Anti-Drone to Korea, UAE

Allen Control Systems (ACS), based in Texas, has secured export deals with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone systems, marking a major...

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...

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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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...

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
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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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 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Berlin Plans 12,000 Strike Drones for Baltic Brigade

Germany has formally cleared the acquisition of one-way attack drones for its forward-deployed brigade in Lithuania, strengthening NATO’s deterrence posture near Russia. The procurement marks the first time such...

Zen Wins $32.5M Deal for India’s Drone Defense

Zen Technologies, a leading Indian defense manufacturer, has broadened its anti-drone and training product range to meet India’s evolving security needs. The company introduced next-generation C-UAS platforms featuring AI-based...

November 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Austal, Greenroom Reveal Rapid AI Ship Integrator

Austal Limited has joined forces with Greenroom AI to co-develop an intelligent ship operations system that fuses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced maritime control logic. Designed to power...