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September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

New Reactors to Power India’s Nuclear Subs

A major step in submarine propulsion is underway as a national atomic research center develops compact nuclear reactors for maritime use. These power plants will give underwater vessels significantly...

September 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New BlackSea USV Boosts Payload and Power

The new Modular Attack Surface Craft marks a shift in thinking about unmanned combatants: design the hull around payload and power first, then fit the mission packages. The MASC...

September 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Pratt Engine in Works for Drones, Missiles

Pratt & Whitney is progressing with the creation of a new family of propulsion systems for advanced munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), reflecting a growing emphasis on integrating...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New $10M Radar Project Approved at Eglin

The US House of Representatives has approved $10 million in funding for the development of an advanced radar system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, designed to expand America’s...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Anti-Drone System From Volvo, Nordic

Volvo Defense has teamed up with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to co-develop a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) designed for integration with military vehicles, unveiling details at a major...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

JUMP Drone Gets Arkeus Hyperspectral Radar

AV and Arkeus have integrated the AI-powered Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) onto the JUMP 20 UAS, advancing wide-area surveillance and reconnaissance missions. HSOR’s hyperspectral imaging analyzes light patterns to...

September 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea Plans KF-21 Stealth Upgrade

Seoul has unveiled a phased upgrade for the KF-21 Boramae, investing nearly half a billion dollars into stealth features such as weapons bay integration and advanced sensors. Earlier phases...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

HII & Thales Pair Sonar With REMUS Drone

HII and Thales have demonstrated the SAMDIS 600 sonar aboard the REMUS 620 medium UUV, showcasing advanced subsea detection capabilities. SAMDIS provides multi-angle, high-resolution sensing, while REMUS 620 adds...

September 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Babcock Nomad Converts Comms With AI

Babcock has debuted Nomad, a next-gen artificial intelligence communications system, during the London DSEI exhibition. Nomad facilitates continuous intelligence flow in comms-denied areas by cleaning, analyzing, translating, and transcribing...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Tests Atomic Clocks for Drone Swarms

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has opened a solicitation for advanced atomic clock technologies to support coordinated drone swarm operations in environments where GPS signals are compromised or...