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March 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

For use in hypersonic missiles and aircraft, the US is researching 3D-printed dark ceramics.

Three-dimensionally printed dark ceramics that can withstand harsh conditions may soon be incorporated into America’s hypersonic aircraft and missiles. Researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are investigating...

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 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

For the Canadian Air Force, CAE will create the next generation of fighter jet training.

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program will be created by CAE, which Canada has chosen. Ottawa’s initiative to train pilots in the operation of...

February 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

The Next-Gen Electronic Warfare System for the Royal Navy is in its final test phase.

The first component of the Royal Navy’s next-generation electronic warfare system has come off the assembly line and is currently going through its last testing and improvements. The Maritime...

February 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Finland’s first Pohjanmaa corvette hull is finished by Rauma.

The hull design of the Finnish Navy’s first multi-purpose Pohjanmaa-class corvette has been completed by Rauma Marine Constructions. The ship’s equipment will still be installed in Satakunta, in southern...

February 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The third MQ-4C Triton drone from Australia is about to be delivered.

The third of Australia’s four MQ-4C Triton drones has finished testing at Northrop Grumman’s California facility, bringing the delivery process one step closer to completion. The unmanned aircraft will...

January 21, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Next-Generation Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Receives Approval from South Korea

The Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea has authorized the creation of an enhanced version of the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM). The development has been funded...

January 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy to Receive AI Submarine Detection System from Charles River

Charles River Analytics has been given $1 million by the US Navy to create a tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify enemy submarines by their magnetic signals.In...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE Systems Chosen by the US Army to Create Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon

BAE Systems has been chosen by the US Army to create a prototype of the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC) system, which can fire hypersonic projectiles. The contract was given...

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation

Ajax Training Center Operational in British Army

A state-of-the-art facility has been established at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, featuring advanced immersive simulators. These simulators are specifically designed to support synthetic military...