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November 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Navy Commissions Third Arafura-Class ‘Pilbara’

Egypt has commenced local production of its new PV43-M coastal defense vessels at Alexandria Shipyard in collaboration with German shipbuilder NVL Group. The project, launched in September 2025, is...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Dual-AI ROMULUS USV Trials Mark Milestone

Boeing has begun implementing the Increment 3 Block 2 upgrade on the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon fleet, with the first aircraft undergoing modification at Boeing’s Jacksonville,...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Austal Cleared for Naval Autonomy System

Saab has received a 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) contract from Sweden’s defence procurement agency for the serial production of a new missile launcher for the Gripen fighter...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Egypt, NVL Launch Coastal Defense Shipbuilding

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western Australia. The vessel, named after...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Germany to Acquire 12,000 Strike Drones for Lithuania-Based Brigade

The German government intends to purchase 12,000 one-way attack drones to strengthen its newly deployed mechanized brigade in Lithuania. A proposed budget of 150 million euros ($173 million) has...

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

India Grants $32.5 Million to Zen Technologies for Anti-Drone System Upgrades

The Government of India has signed contracts totaling 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) with Zen Technologies to modernize its anti-drone systems. Zen will deliver the enhancements within a year,...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Austal and Greenroom Robotics Launch AI-Driven Ship Integration System in Five Days

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have launched an innovative AI-based automation platform that can transform a standard vessel into a fully autonomous ship in just five days. This development...

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

Bollinger Hands Over 61st Sentinel-Class Cutter to the US Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards has officially transferred the US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter, the USCGC Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161), during a ceremony in Key West, Florida. The vessel...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Indian Army Displays New Handheld Directed-Energy Weapon

Offering a glimpse into the future of battlefield technology, the Indian Army successfully employed a handheld directed-energy weapon (DEW) to destroy drones during a recent military exercise. The exercise...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Sweden Finalizes Modernization of Archer Artillery System

BAE Systems Bofors has completed the delivery of Sweden’s upgraded Archer artillery fleet, marking the end of a nationwide initiative to strengthen long-range firepower. The FMV (Swedish Defence Procurement...