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March 19, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

US Combat Vehicles to Be Fitted with ELTA’s Advanced Sensor Suite

The US military has awarded a contract to ELTA North America to supply its M3S2 (Multi-Mission/Multi-Sensor Suite) for use on combat vehicles. As part of the Combat Vehicle Protection...

March 19, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Northrop Wins US Navy Contract for Undersea Sensing Tech

The US Department of Defense has awarded Northrop Grumman a $24.9-million contract for the development of an autonomous undersea sensing capability under the Full Spectrum Undersea Warfare Innovative Naval...

March 19, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Sweden’s Gripen Fighters to Be Armed with Meteor Missiles from MBDA

MBDA UK has been contracted by Sweden to deliver additional Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the country’s JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic aircraft. Already operational with Sweden’s Gripen fleet...

March 19, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Saab, Sweden Launch New Counter-Drone System Built in Only 3 Months

In just 84 days, Saab and Sweden have jointly developed and trialed a new mobile counter-unmanned aerial system named “Loke.” Created with support from the Swedish Air Force, the...

March 19, 2025
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment

PM Carney, Australia Ink Deal to Strengthen Arctic Radar

During his first official trip as prime minister, Mark Carney announced a C$6-billion ($4.2 billion USD) partnership with Australia to develop a radar system for the Arctic. Speaking in...

March 18, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Exail, UAE Team Up on Next-Gen Mine Countermeasure Tech

Exail, a French defense firm, will work alongside EDGE Group’s Abu Dhabi Ship Building and the Technology Innovation Institute to create advanced autonomous mine countermeasure solutions in the UAE....

March 18, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

EDA Develops Smart Camouflage Tech for Ground Defense

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has finalized the first stage of the Advanced Solutions for Camouflage of Land Systems (ASCALS) program, designed to develop intelligent and adaptive camouflage for...

March 18, 2025
G.Krish
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...