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February 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

USAF Teams Up with Xona on GPS Alternative

As the US military seeks GPS alternatives, Xona’s commercial technology is emerging as a strong option. The company recently received a $4.6-million award from the Air Force Research Laboratory...

February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Kongsberg Supplies Underwater Drone Prototype for U.S. Navy Project

The US Navy has received the HUGIN Superior AUV prototype from Kongsberg Discovery as part of a large-scale underwater drone program. The prototype passed acceptance testing in Norway earlier...

February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

MARTAC, Sealartec Unveil Autonomous USV Launch & Recovery System

In a joint effort, Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) and Sealartec have revealed a next-generation autonomous launch and recovery system (ALARS) designed for unmanned surface vessels. The new capability allows...

February 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Airbus to Set Up Unified Comms Network for French Warships

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has awarded a €480 million ($502.7 million) contract to Airbus Defence and Space to create a communications infrastructure for the nation’s surface...

Integris, QinetiQ to Equip FLRAA with Protective Armor

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US have joined forces to support the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program with advanced survivability solutions. Integris will design and supply...

RTX Debuts AI-Powered Radar Warning Receiver

RTX has launched its inaugural AI- and ML-powered radar warning receiver (RWR) for aircraft. At the core of the system is the Cognitive Algorithm Deployment System (CADS), which allows...

Lockheed Martin Delivers 18th Combat King II to U.S. Coast Guard

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 18th C-130J Super Hercules airframe to the US Coast Guard, marking another step in the service’s HC-130J Combat King II fleet upgrade initiative. The...

February 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Picks Skydio X10D Drones to Strengthen ISR

The Spanish government has awarded an 18-million-euro ($19 million) contract to American drone company Skydio for the supply of small ISR drones. In partnership with local distributor Paukner Group,...

February 25, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

FNSS Pars Alpha Secures Deal with Turkish Military

The Turkish Land Forces have awarded a contract to FNSS for the procurement of 25 advanced PARS ALPHA armored vehicles. The delivery will include both 6×6 and 8×8 platforms,...

Norway Acquires U.S. Guidance Kits for K9 Artillery

The Norwegian government has finalized a deal with the United States to acquire M1156A1 Precision Guidance Kits to upgrade its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems. Although the agreement’s full...