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Indra to Supply 600 Radios for Canada’s Defense ATC Upgrade

Indra has secured a contract from the Canadian government to deliver approximately 600 radios in a modernization effort for the country’s air traffic management system. Valued at more than...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

USAF, Parsons to Add Bomb-Busting Laser to JLTVs

Parsons Corporation will work with the US Air Force to outfit the JLTV with a directed energy system for bomb disposal as part of efforts to upgrade RADBO (Recovery...

Army to Deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ Hypersonic Weapon in 2025

After facing several testing failures, the US Army’s “Dark Eagle” hypersonic weapon system is expected to become operational this year. The milestone was noted in a recent congressional report...

ELT Group Chosen for German, Polish Warship ESM by Rohde & Schwarz

ELT Group has been selected by Rohde & Schwarz to provide electronic warfare solutions for the German Navy’s F124-class frigates and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznik-class multirole ships. Rohde...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Akinci Drone Tested With Homegrown AESA Radar

Baykar has successfully tested the Murad 100-A AESA radar on its Akinci long-range unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Built by Aselsan, the radar is intended for advanced surveillance and fire...

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 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Buys Black Hornet Nano Drones from Teledyne FLIR

Germany has awarded a contract to Teledyne FLIR Defense for the supply of its Black Hornet 4 nano reconnaissance drones. The agreement encompasses an undisclosed number of systems, plus...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Romania to Buy V-BAT Drones for $30M

Romania’s Naval Forces are set to receive MQ-35A V-BAT VTOL drones from the US as part of a $30 million government-to-government deal. Each of the two V-BAT systems will...

February 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Army to Receive Altuğ Combat Vehicles from BMC

BMC, a Turkish automotive company, has been contracted to deliver Altuğ 8×8 armored combat vehicles to the Turkish Land Forces. The deal includes 29 vehicle hulls and accompanying logistics...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Lockheed Martin Debuts Scalable Counter-Drone System

Lockheed Martin has introduced a modular, multi-layered C-UAS solution capable of identifying, tracking, and neutralizing small unmanned aerial threats. Demonstrated in collaboration with unnamed partners, the system successfully engaged...