Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

MARTAC and Sealartec introduce an autonomous launch and recovery system for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).

The complete autonomous launch and recovery system (ALARS) for unmanned surface vehicles (USV) has been unveiled by Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) in partnership with Sealartec. It facilitates the independent...

February 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

For French warships, Airbus will construct a shared communications network.

Airbus Defence and Space was given a contract by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) to build a communications network for the French surface and underwater fleets. Between 2028...

February 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

To supply armor for the US Army’s FLRAA rotorcraft, Integris and QinetiQ have formed a partnership.

In order to increase the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), Integris Composites and QinetiQ US will collaborate. The defense manufacturers will create armor...

February 26, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

The First Radar Warning Receiver Powered by AI/Machine Learning is Unveiled by RTX

The first aircraft radar warning receiver (RWR) ever created by RTX includes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology. The cutting-edge technology uses the company’s Cognitive Algorithm Deployment...

February 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

The 18th Combat King II airframe was delivered to the US Coast Guard by Lockheed Martin.

As part of the service’s airborne long-range surveillance fleet modernization program, Lockheed Martin has provided the US Coast Guard with the 18th airframe to be converted into an HC-130J...

February 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

To improve its ISR capabilities, Spain selects the US-manufactured Skydio X10D drones.

US drone maker Skydio has been chosen by Spain to supply small drones for improved intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The California-based business will collaborate with Spanish defense...

February 25, 2025
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Land Platforms

The Turkish military contract is secured by the FNSS Pars Alpha armored vehicle.

The Turkish Land Forces will receive new generation PARS ALPHA armored vehicles from Turkish defense company FNSS. 25 vehicles in total, in 6×6 and 8×8 configurations, will be delivered...

February 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

For its K9 artillery fleet, Norway purchases precision-guided kits from the United States.

For its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems, Norway has reached an agreement with the US to purchase the Precision Guidance Kit M1156A1.No more information was made available. Nonetheless, in...

February 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Tata Introduces Light Armored Multirole Vehicle Compliant With NATO Standards

At a defense industry conference in Abu Dhabi, Tata Advanced Systems Limited unveiled a new Light Armored Multirole Vehicle that complies with NATO standards for foreign military clients. The...

February 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Newest Image of Mysterious AIM-260 JATM Missile Revealed by US Navy

The most recent iteration of the top secret AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has been made public by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The missile was...