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October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
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GDLS and American Rheinmetall move forward with the XM30, the next-generation replacement for the US Army’s Bradley IFV.

The U.S. Army’s next Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), intended to succeed the iconic Bradley, has seen American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) achieve a significant milestone. Both...

Diehl Defense Secures Contract to Provide IRIS-T Air-to-Air Missile Support for Thailand

Diehl Defence revealed it has signed a support contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to boost the operational use and performance of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Thales Launches AI-Powered Swarms of Next-Generation Autonomous Drones

Thales has performed flight demonstrations to reveal the effectiveness of drone swarms with varying degrees of autonomy. The tests signify a leap forward in merging artificial intelligence (AI) with...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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The order for a new French nuclear aircraft carrier will be officially placed in 2025.

The French Ministry of Armed Forces is preparing to order the long-awaited successor to the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier in 2025. The upcoming nuclear-powered carrier, expected to cost...

The Japanese Tomahawk SSM by Kawasaki Heavy Industries is scheduled for testing in 2027.

A test launch of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ “New SSM” anti-ship missile is scheduled for the 2027 fiscal year, as announced at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Tokyo on October...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engines have been selected by the Indian Navy for use in its upcoming missile ships.

GE Aerospace stated on October 17, 2024, that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore will assemble and test its renowned engines as part of a collaboration dating back to...

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

The latest M2A4E1 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle has been unveiled by BAE Systems.

More details have been released by BAE Systems about its latest M2A4E1 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. This model includes a range of technological upgrades that improve its survivability, protection,...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

The first demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter for the US Marine Corps has been successfully completed by Airbus.

At Marine Corps Air Station, the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter’s debut demonstration for the U.S. Marine Corps was a success, showcasing the ALC system’s potential to strengthen logistics in...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems
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Under the Bi-NYX agreement, Thales completed its initial shipment of 300 night vision goggles for the French Army.

The French military has taken delivery of the first 300 Thales night vision goggles ordered by the DGA in 2020 as part of the Bi-NYX contract. This batch is...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ways in which a fleet of compact, uncrewed autonomous platforms can increase maritime coverage.

As a leading provider of large autonomous UAS, Northrop Grumman has created two new mission-oriented autonomous technologies, Helix and Scion, for smaller platforms. These advancements are set to swiftly...