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March 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Thales Delivers First AI Minehunter to Royal Navy

Thales UK has delivered the Royal Navy’s first of four comprehensive autonomous minehunting systems. The RNMB “Ariadne,” a 12-meter-long unmanned surface vessel, is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence for...

March 18, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

GE Aerospace Lands $5B Engine Deal via U.S. Foreign Military Sales

The US Air Force has granted GE Aerospace a $5-billion contract to supply F110-GE-129 engines for partner nations through foreign military sales. In service since 1992, the F110-GE-129 has...

March 17, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

India Tests ‘VEER’ Electric Stealth Vehicle in Military Trials

Pravaig Dynamics’ VEER electric tactical all-terrain vehicle (E-TATV) has completed initial military trials to determine its viability for defense deployment. This follows the company’s selection as a recipient of...

March 17, 2025
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment

QinetiQ Showcases Australia’s First Laser Defense Tech

Australia’s inaugural scalable high-power laser optical chain prototype was successfully demonstrated by QinetiQ in collaboration with DSTG. The event stems from a 2023 contract tasking the Hampshire-based firm with...

March 17, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Royal Marines Get Upgraded Snowmobiles for Arctic Missions

To strengthen their Arctic capabilities, Royal Marines Commandos have been equipped with 159 new Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles. These snowmobiles were delivered to the UK Commando Force,...

March 17, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

MilDef Tapped to Equip CV90 Vehicles with Cybersecurity Tech

Swedish defense tech company MilDef has been awarded a contract worth 40 million kronor ($3.9 million) to provide robust cybersecurity hardware for BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 tracked vehicles. The...

March 17, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Navantia Starts Work on Saudi Arabia’s Seventh Avante 2200 Corvette

Navantia, Spain’s state-owned defense contractor, has officially commenced the construction of the Royal Saudi Naval Force’s seventh Avante 2200-class corvette with a steel-cutting ceremony at its San Fernando facility....

March 17, 2025
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment

Pentagon Taps Firms to Build Next-Gen Cyber Hunt Kit Prototype

Three US-based firms—Sealing Technologies, Omni Federal, and World Wide Technology—have been tapped by the Defense Innovation Unit to develop Joint Cyber Hunt Kit prototypes for US Cyber Command. Slated...

March 14, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation

Ukrainian Company to Deliver Laser Tech for U.S. Army Simulators

Skiftech, a Ukrainian defense technology provider, has secured a contract from the US Department of Defense to deliver laser-driven simulation systems for the Army. The initiative is aimed at...

March 14, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Northrop Wins $267M U.S. Navy Contract for MQ-4C Triton Drones

The US Navy has granted Northrop Grumman a $267-million deal to supply two additional MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial systems. The procurement forms part of the navy’s ongoing effort to...