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March 11, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Canada Awards Deals for Coast Guard’s New Polar Icebreakers

As part of its National Shipbuilding Strategy, Canada has commissioned Vancouver Shipyards and Chantier Davie Canada Inc. to begin development of new polar icebreakers for the coast guard. The...

March 11, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Poland Acquires ‘Tarantula’ Recon UGVs From Local Partner

The Polish government has signed an agreement to equip its military with 96 Tarantula unmanned ground systems, developed locally to enhance reconnaissance operations. The contract, worth approximately 50 million...

March 11, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

UK Military Taps IT Firm for Satellite Software

CGI UK has been awarded a £65-million ($84 million) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply software that will boost the country’s military satellite capabilities. The solution,...

March 11, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Denmark Secures $306M Deal for Kongsberg Naval Missiles

Under a 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million) contract, Denmark has secured Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missiles and associated systems to upgrade its naval arsenal. The NSMs will be deployed aboard...

March 11, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Japan Brings Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine Into Service

Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force has inducted the fourth unit of its Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines, the JS Raigei, developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The commissioning comes three years after the...

March 10, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Turkey’s Navy to Get New ULAQ Drone Ship Models

According to state media, ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense will provide the Turkish Navy with two upgraded ULAQ unmanned sea vehicles. The ULAQ 12 is engineered for anti-surface missions,...

March 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

US Army Gets First Strykers and JLTVs in Upgrade Drive

As part of its ground forces modernization effort, the US Army has delivered the first Stryker armored vehicles and JLTVs to Pennsylvania. The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, also...

March 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Poland to Double Order of Black Panther Tanks From South Korea

Poland has outlined its intention to procure a further 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening ground combat capabilities. This initiative...

March 10, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Irving Secures Deal to Construct Canada’s First River Destroyers

The Royal Canadian Navy has awarded Irving Shipbuilding of Nova Scotia an $8 billion CAD ($5.5 billion USD) contract to build the first three River-class destroyers. Under the six-year...

March 10, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation

Top Aces Debuts AI ‘Wingman’ for Air Combat Training

Top Aces has unveiled an AI-driven software solution designed to emulate adversary flight dynamics in air combat training scenarios. Dubbed an “autonomous constructive wingman,” the system replicates the kinematics...