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Elbit and Rafael collaborate to offer NATO frigates an EW self-defense package.

To provide an integrated maritime electronic warfare (EW) self-protection suite for the frigates of NATO European member nations, the Israeli defense titans Rafael and Elbit Systems have joined forces....

March 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Exail to Collaborate with UAE Partners on Next-Gen Mine Countermeasure Solutions

In collaboration with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a company of the EDGE Group, the French company Exail will create the next generation...

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...

March 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Altechna Joins Initiative to Create Europe’s First Independent 100kW Laser Weapon

Altechna, a Lithuanian photonics firm, was chosen to participate in a ground-breaking initiative to create Europe’s first fully autonomous 100-kilowatt laser weapon. The project, dubbed TALOS-TWO (Tactical Advanced Laser...

March 5, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

Verizon, Nokia, and Lockheed Integrate Commercial 5G Solutions for Military Networks

Nokia, Verizon, and Lockheed Martin have collaborated to incorporate commercial 5G network solutions into a telecommunications base station for military wireless communication. Nokia’s military-grade 5G network products were hosted...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

February 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

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...

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 20, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

In India, Rafael and L&T will co-produce the Trophy Active Protection System.

A deal has been struck between Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to provide the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) for Indian platforms. With...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

France Selects KNDS and Safran to Investigate Future Robotic Land Platform Technology

The French defense acquisition agency (DGA) has signed a framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to investigate technologies for robotic land platforms. The seven-year DROIDE...