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March 11, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Denmark Purchases Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missiles for Over $306 Million

The agreement, worth 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million), gives Denmark Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and associated gear. The missiles will be installed on Denmark’s Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates to...

March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan’s Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine Enters Service

The fourth diesel-electric submarine in the Taigei class has been commissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The JS Raigei (“thunder whale”), which was built by Kawasaki Heavy...

March 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

New versions of the ULAQ unmanned sea vehicle will be delivered to the Turkish Navy.

The state news agency stated that two new variants of the ULAQ armed unmanned sea vehicle would be delivered to the Turkish Naval Forces by Turkish companies ARES Shipyard...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

As part of a modernization push, the US Army takes delivery of its first JLTVs and Strykers.

The first Stryker armored fighting vehicles and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) were delivered to the US Army in Pennsylvania as part of the service’s ground combat fleet modernization...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

South Korea’s Black Panther Tank Order Will Be Doubled by Poland

As part of its army’s heavy fleet expansion, Poland has announced its intention to purchase more K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea. The decision follows Warsaw’s...

March 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Irving Signs Construction Agreement for River Destroyers of the First Canadian Navy

The first of fifteen River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy will be developed by Irving Shipbuilding, which is located in Nova Scotia. The contract, which has an original...

March 10, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Top Aces Launches AI ‘Wingman’ for Adversary Air Combat Training

The AI-powered software created by Top Aces mimics flight patterns for training in adversary air warfare. This “autonomous constructive wingman” replicates maneuvers and kinematics in tactical aerial preparations that...

March 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwanese Military to Acquire Four Varieties of Assault Drones

A senior Taiwanese official has stated that the military intends to buy four different kinds of kamikaze drones in order to increase its killing power in the face of...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Textron Secures the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Program

Textron Systems is said to have won the US Army’s program to create its first Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV). According to three individuals familiar with the program, Textron’s RIPSAW...

March 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

In order to satisfy the increasing demand for drones in Europe, Leonardo and Baykar have formed a partnership.

Baykar and Leonardo, two defense manufacturers, have reached an agreement to work together on the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Italian and Turkish firms will establish a...