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March 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

March 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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
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Weapons and Munition

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
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Unmanned Systems

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
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Naval Platforms

D-Fend Launches EnforceAir2 for Naval Anti-Drone Ops

The newly unveiled “EnforceAir2 Maritime” by D-Fend Solutions offers a scalable counter-drone solution tailored for operations at sea. The system is equipped to identify, monitor, and disable unauthorized drones...

March 5, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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
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Communication and Electronics

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 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

March 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...