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March 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

For use in hypersonic missiles and aircraft, the US is researching 3D-printed dark ceramics.

Three-dimensionally printed dark ceramics that can withstand harsh conditions may soon be incorporated into America’s hypersonic aircraft and missiles. Researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are investigating...

For diving operations, the Swedish Armed Forces acquires air compressors for breathing.

Granzow has been given a contract by Sweden to supply the military with up to 160 breathing air compressors for diving applications. Breathing air compressors take hundreds to thousands...

Denmark will get seven Sjobjrn rescue boats from a Norwegian manufacturer.

Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner has been awarded a contract by Denmark to build seven Sjøbjørn 71 ships for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service. In the Danish territories, notably throughout...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Air Industries Group Secures Landing Gear Contract for US B-1B and F-16 Aircraft

The US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer heavy bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft are among the platforms for which Air Industries Group has obtained contracts to provide landing...

With 600 radios, Indra will modernize Canadian defense air traffic management.

Indra has been awarded a contract by Canada to supply its air traffic control systems with around 600 radios. With a value of over 13 million euros ($13.5 million),...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Parsons and the US Air Force to Equip Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Bomb Detonating Laser

To install a directed energy bomb disposal system on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Parsons Corporation has partnered with the US Air Force. The initiative is a component...

ELT Group Selected by Rohde & Schwarz for Electronic Support Measures for German and Polish Warships

ELT Group has been chosen by Rohde & Schwarz to supply electronic warfare equipment for the German Navy’s F124 class frigates and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole...

‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon to Be Deployed by US Army This Year

After a long period of delays brought on by repeated testing failures, the US Army intends to deploy its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) this year. The development...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkish Akinci drone flight tested with locally produced AESA radar

The Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar made by the Turkish defense business Baykar was tested in flight using its Akinci long-range combat drone. The Aselsan radar,...

February 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronic
Mergers & JV

Xona and the US Air Force collaborate on a novel GPS replacement.

Xona’s commercial solution is rapidly becoming a possible rival as the US military looks for alternatives to GPS. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded the firm a...