Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

September 12, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Sells HF XL Radios to Malaysia

Malaysia will receive more than 100 HF XL TRC 3900 radio systems under a Thales contract with Advanced Defence Systems. The radios, amplifiers, and antennas will bolster secure long-range...

September 12, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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....

September 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Air Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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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Unmanned Systems

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 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Babcock Nomad Converts Comms With AI

Babcock has debuted Nomad, a next-gen artificial intelligence communications system, during the London DSEI exhibition. Nomad facilitates continuous intelligence flow in comms-denied areas by cleaning, analyzing, translating, and transcribing...

September 11, 2025
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Land Platform

Challenger 3 Tank Faces Army Trials

The British Army, in partnership with RBSL and QinetiQ, completed extensive pre-production trials for the Challenger 3 main battle tank. Covering 789 km, the trials analyzed noise, vibrations, crew...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Tests Atomic Clocks for Drone Swarms

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has opened a solicitation for advanced atomic clock technologies to support coordinated drone swarm operations in environments where GPS signals are compromised or...