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Japan Brings Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine Into Service

Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force has inducted the fourth unit of its Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines, the JS Raigei, developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The commissioning comes three years after the...

Turkey’s Navy to Get New ULAQ Drone Ship Models

According to state media, ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense will provide the Turkish Navy with two upgraded ULAQ unmanned sea vehicles. The ULAQ 12 is engineered for anti-surface missions,...

March 10, 2025
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US Army Gets First Strykers and JLTVs in Upgrade Drive

As part of its ground forces modernization effort, the US Army has delivered the first Stryker armored vehicles and JLTVs to Pennsylvania. The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, also...

March 10, 2025
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Poland to Double Order of Black Panther Tanks From South Korea

Poland has outlined its intention to procure a further 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening ground combat capabilities. This initiative...

Irving Secures Deal to Construct Canada’s First River Destroyers

The Royal Canadian Navy has awarded Irving Shipbuilding of Nova Scotia an $8 billion CAD ($5.5 billion USD) contract to build the first three River-class destroyers. Under the six-year...

Top Aces Debuts AI ‘Wingman’ for Air Combat Training

Top Aces has unveiled an AI-driven software solution designed to emulate adversary flight dynamics in air combat training scenarios. Dubbed an “autonomous constructive wingman,” the system replicates the kinematics...

Taiwan Military to Buy Four Varieties of Attack Drones

In response to increasing regional threats, Taiwan’s armed forces will acquire four types of kamikaze drones, according to a top defense official. The lineup includes a short-range precision strike...

March 10, 2025
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Textron Secures U.S. Army Robotic Combat Vehicle Deal

According to multiple sources cited by Breaking Defense, Textron Systems has emerged as the selected contractor for the US Army’s inaugural Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) development program. Textron’s RIPSAW...

March 7, 2025
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Leonardo, Baykar Join Forces to Supply Europe’s Rising Drone Needs

Italian defense firm Leonardo and Turkey’s Baykar have entered into a memorandum of understanding to co-develop unmanned aerial systems. The collaboration will see the creation of a joint venture...

March 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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MSubs Launches UK Navy’s First XLAUV Drone Submarine

British unmanned systems developer MSubs has officially launched the Royal Navy’s future Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) at Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth. The development forms part of the...