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March 6, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Morocco Acquires Chinese TB-001K ‘Scorpion’ Drones

In a move to enhance its defense capabilities and solidify strategic ties with China, Morocco has acquired the TB-001K “Scorpion” unmanned aerial vehicle, designed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-Tech Innovation...

March 6, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Altechna Aids in Building Europe’s First 100kW Laser Weapon

Altechna, a Lithuanian photonics company, will participate in the TALOS-TWO project to develop a 100-kilowatt laser weapon—the first of its kind fully developed in Europe. The €25 million ($27...

March 6, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Australia Gets Backpackable Robots for Bomb Disposal

To bolster its counter-explosive efforts, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has received deployable SPUR (Squad Packable Utility Robots) Remote Positioning Vehicles – Light from Babcock Australasia. These lightweight, backpack-carried...

March 6, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

DARPA, Serco Finish First NOMARS Drone Ship Prototype

DARPA, in collaboration with Serco, has completed the initial prototype for its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) initiative. Designed to operate autonomously without mission systems or human presence, the...

Lockheed, Nokia & Verizon Team Up on Military 5G Network Integration

In a strategic collaboration, Lockheed Martin and Verizon have partnered with Nokia to embed commercial 5G capabilities into a next-generation telecommunications base station for military use. The initiative leveraged...

March 5, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

U.S. Eyes 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics for Hypersonic Systems

Researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are developing 3D-printed dark ceramics that could be used in America’s hypersonic missiles and aircraft. These advanced materials are known for...

March 5, 2025
G.Krish
Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Buys Air Compressors for Military Dive Missions

The Swedish Armed Forces have contracted Granzow to deliver as many as 160 breathing air compressors tailored for diving missions. These systems, capable of compressing and purifying large volumes...

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