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September 25, 2025
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BlackSea’s Latest Modular USV Boosts Payload and Power Capacity for US Navy Tasks

BlackSea Technologies has unveiled the MASC (Modular Attack Surface Craft), a next-generation unmanned surface vessel designed specifically for the US Navy’s modular, multi-role combat needs. Built as a dedicated...

September 23, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Working on New Engine Category for CCA Missiles and Drones

Pratt & Whitney is advancing the development of a new propulsion system family designed for advanced munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The engines will deliver scalable thrust between...

September 18, 2025
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$10M Approved by US for Radar Development at Eglin Air Force Base

The US House has allocated $10 million for the development of a next-generation radar system at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The funding supports CHAOS Industries’ ASTRIA system,...

September 18, 2025
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Volvo Teams With Nordic Air Defence on Vehicle-Based Anti-Drone Solution

Sweden’s Volvo Defense and Nordic Air Defence have announced a partnership to develop a vehicle-mounted counter-drone system, revealed during a defense expo in London. The project will deliver the...

September 15, 2025
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AeroVironment to Integrate Arkeus Hyperspectral Radar on JUMP Drone

AeroVironment (AV) has partnered with Arkeus to integrate the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload into the JUMP 20 drone system. The collaboration enhances autonomous surveillance by enabling operations in...

September 15, 2025
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South Korea Plans Stealth Upgrade for Homegrown KF-21 Fighter Jet

South Korea is moving ahead with a long-term modernization plan for the KF-21 Boramae, its next-generation fighter jet, with a focus on stealth and advanced mission systems. Developed by...

September 12, 2025
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HII and Thales Combine SAMDIS 600 Sonar With REMUS 620 UUV

At its Pocasset site in Massachusetts, HII and Thales have demonstrated the integration of the SAMDIS 600 sonar onto the next-generation REMUS 620 unmanned underwater drone through a series...

September 11, 2025
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USAF Studies Precision Timing for Drones

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has requested proposals from defense contractors and technology developers to create atomic clock-based navigation systems for drone swarms. These systems are designed...

September 11, 2025
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UK Army Tests Challenger 3 Tank Mobility

Challenger 3 mobility trials have been finalized, marking a significant achievement for the British Army and RBSL. The 789-kilometer evaluation across road and off-road conditions examined vibration, crew ergonomics,...

September 11, 2025
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Babcock Nomad AI Boosts Frontline Intel

Nomad, Babcock’s AI communications platform, was revealed at the DSEI 2025 expo in London. Engineered for use in environments lacking reliable communications, it supports real-time transcription, translation, data cleaning,...