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September 1, 2025
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Mobix Labs Supplying Circular Connectors for Future Military Drones

California-based Mobix Labs has begun shipping its Filtered Mil-Spec Circular Connectors for integration into undisclosed next-generation military drones. The rugged connectors, built with Pi-filter technology, block high-frequency electromagnetic interference...

September 1, 2025
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Saab to Build Sweden’s New Large-Scale Underwater Drone

Sweden has awarded Saab a 60-million kronor ($6.3 million) contract to design, assemble, and test a large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV). The platform, similar in size to a small...

September 1, 2025
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Guam Air Force Base Set for $211M Comms Hub Upgrade

The US Department of Defense has awarded Nan Inc., a Hawaii-based contractor, a $211 million deal to construct a new communications center at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The...

September 1, 2025
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ARX Robotics Launches Combat Gereon UGV Inspired by ‘First Unmanned Contact’

German defense company ARX Robotics has unveiled the Combat Gereon unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), designed with the concept of “first unmanned contact”—deploying robots into hazardous missions ahead of soldiers....

September 1, 2025
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China Explores IVAS Tech With AR Goggles Enabling Tank ‘X-Ray’ Vision

China has introduced augmented reality (AR) headsets for armored vehicle crews to provide commanders, drivers, and gunners with improved battlefield visibility and faster response times. The system integrates with...

September 1, 2025
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US to Deliver MK 48 Torpedoes to Taiwan Within Three Years

After earlier delays, Taiwan is scheduled to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes and related equipment from the United States over the next three years. According...

September 1, 2025
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Norway Awards Frigate Contract to BAE Systems

Norway has selected BAE Systems to build five to six new frigates under a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced on Sunday. The...

August 31, 2025
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Denmark Acquires First Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missiles to Upgrade Air Defense

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $8.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)-enabled Patriot PAC-3 MSE air defense systems and associated...

August 31, 2025
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Austal USA Delivers First LCU 1710 to Expand Navy Deployment Capacity

Austal USA launched its first U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, designated LCU 1710, at its shipbuilding facility in Mobile, Alabama. This vessel is the lead unit in...

August 31, 2025
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Navy Takes Delivery of LCAC 114 Hovercraft to Support Marine Amphibious Missions

The U.S. Navy officially accepted delivery of the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) LCAC 114 from Textron Systems, following successful acceptance trials conducted by the Board of Inspection and...