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September 4, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Scout AI Launches NOMAD UGV With Fast Autonomy

Scout AI, in collaboration with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions (HMS), has introduced NOMAD, a next-generation unmanned ground vehicle. Powered by the Fury autonomy system, NOMAD becomes the second UGV...

September 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Palfinger to Equip Japan’s FFM Warships

Japan has contracted Austria’s Palfinger Marine to deliver stern launch and recovery systems (Stern-LARS) for its upcoming FFM-class multirole frigates. Covering the first five vessels to be constructed between...

September 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

US Army Fields First AV Counter-Drone Lasers

AeroVironment (AV) has handed over the first two prototypes of its LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon system to the US Army under the Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program....

Lockheed Wins $9.8B for 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

Lockheed Martin has secured a $9.8-billion US Army contract to supply nearly 2,000 PAC-3 MSE interceptors with supporting launchers and equipment. It marks the largest order in the company’s...

Brazil, Tunisia Join $900M Javelin Deal

The US Army has issued a $900.5-million order for additional Javelin missiles, marking the first sales to Brazil and Tunisia. The deal follows a 2023 contract with the Raytheon-Lockheed...

Teledyne Brings Next-Gen Imaging to Canada

Teledyne FLIR has completed a cross-Canada demonstration of its UltraFORCE 380X airborne imaging system, mounted on a helicopter’s nose. A four-person crew flew through 10 cities across seven provinces...

September 2, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Poland Unveils Unmanned Mine-Layer Vehicle

Poland showcased the Bluszcz mine-laying vehicle, developed with STEKOP and the Military Institute of Armoured Technology. The armored 4×4 can operate manned, remotely, or autonomously, deploying up to 100...

September 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Philippines to Get BRP Diego Silang Soon

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will deliver the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) to the Philippine Navy. The ship, second of the Miguel Malvar-class frigates, evolved from the Jose...

September 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Cybersecurity

UK Adopts Aussie AI for Data Leak Defense

The UK Ministry of Defence will deploy AI software from Castlepoint Systems to detect and prevent sensitive data leaks. The Explainable AI scans documents and emails across military networks...

September 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Northrop to Supply Bushmaster II for Borsuk

Northrop Grumman has started shipping the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon for Poland’s new Borsuk IFV. The 30mm chain-gun, widely used in NATO, delivers 100–200 rounds/min and up to 5,100m...