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September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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...

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 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Armored Vehicle Support Hub Planned at US Navy Base

The U.S. Navy has contracted Absher Construction Company to build an armored vehicle support center at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington. The agreement is valued at $22.8 million, with...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India, TKMS Join Forces for Naval Capability Growth

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has strengthened its footprint in India through a series of agreements with local defense companies to jointly produce naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems. The...

September 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

Trio Bids UK Army Light Mobility Vehicle

A GM Defense-led consortium, including BAE Systems and NP Aerospace, is competing for the UK’s Light Mobility Vehicle program. Their solution, derived from the Infantry Squad Vehicle, offers mobility,...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Korea Shipbuilders Unite for Global Defense

HD KSOE has approved merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries to consolidate expertise and competitiveness. Launching in 2025, the unified company will expand naval shipbuilding, pursue Arctic-specialized vessels,...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

NOMAD UGV Unveiled With Scout AI Autonomy

The NOMAD UGV, developed by Scout AI in collaboration with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions, introduces cutting-edge autonomy into unmanned ground systems. It is the second ground vehicle to feature...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Copperhead ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Weapon Unveiled by UK, Australia

Canberra and London are deepening defense ties through the Copperhead project, a collaborative effort to design a field-adaptable missile system. Combining Australia’s Sharktooth small missile with the UK’s modular...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

$1B Defense Industry Partnership by Bulgaria, Germany

A defense collaboration between Bulgaria and Germany, valued at over $1.1 billion, is set to transform the Balkan defense sector. Under the partnership, Bulgaria will host advanced production facilities...