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September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Drone EW Solution Built by Thales, UK Partner

UK-based Autonomous Devices and Thales are jointly developing the EW-UAS1 drone-based EW system. It combines maneuverable UAVs with Thales’ payloads to conduct jamming, detection, and countermeasure missions. The solution...

September 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Canadian Submarine Bid Backed by Hanwha, Babcock

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has expanded its Canadian submarine bid, selecting Babcock Canada to manage in-service support. The CPSP program, worth C$60B, will replace Canada’s aging fleet by the...

Australia Builds $8B Nuclear Sub Shipyard

The Australian government has unveiled a A$12-billion plan to modernize Perth’s shipyards for nuclear submarine support under AUKUS. The upgrades, spanning 10 years, prepare Australia for US-built Virginia-class subs...

Denmark Orders Euro Air Defense System

Denmark’s Defense Ministry has approved a $9.1-billion procurement of European missile defense platforms, selecting SAMP/T for long-range and considering NASAMS, IRIS-T, or VL MICA for medium-range coverage. The plan,...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

HII Unveils ROMULUS USVs With AI Swarm

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has rolled out ROMULUS, a next-generation USV family supported by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System. The lead ship, ROMULUS 190, now under construction, will feature...

September 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall & Lockheed Unveil Tank Killer

The Fuchs JAGM, developed by Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin, is the first armored vehicle equipped with 24 vertically launched missiles. Using the Fuchs transporter as a base, it combines...

September 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Funds E-3 Sentry Engine Program

Pratt & Whitney has received an $18-million NATO contract to sustain TF33 engines on the alliance’s E-3 Sentry aircraft. The program covers logistics, parts, and technical support in Europe...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HII & Thales Pair Sonar With REMUS Drone

HII and Thales have demonstrated the SAMDIS 600 sonar aboard the REMUS 620 medium UUV, showcasing advanced subsea detection capabilities. SAMDIS provides multi-angle, high-resolution sensing, while REMUS 620 adds...

September 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, Poland Deepen Missile Ties

Hanwha Aerospace is deepening defense ties with Poland through new deals focused on ammunition certification and missile systems. Working with WITU, the company will test 155mm rounds, enhance howitzer...

Aselsan Wins $1.9B Turkish Air Defense Bid

Aselsan has secured a €1.6-billion contract to provide Turkey with indigenous air defense systems, part of the Steel Dome project. The program enhances self-reliance after challenges obtaining Western systems....