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February 28, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Lockheed Martin Debuts Scalable Counter-Drone System

Lockheed Martin has introduced a modular, multi-layered C-UAS solution capable of identifying, tracking, and neutralizing small unmanned aerial threats. Demonstrated in collaboration with unnamed partners, the system successfully engaged...

February 28, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Turkish Army to Receive Altuğ Combat Vehicles from BMC

BMC, a Turkish automotive company, has been contracted to deliver Altuğ 8×8 armored combat vehicles to the Turkish Land Forces. The deal includes 29 vehicle hulls and accompanying logistics...

February 28, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Romania to Buy V-BAT Drones for $30M

Romania’s Naval Forces are set to receive MQ-35A V-BAT VTOL drones from the US as part of a $30 million government-to-government deal. Each of the two V-BAT systems will...

February 28, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Germany Buys Black Hornet Nano Drones from Teledyne FLIR

Germany has awarded a contract to Teledyne FLIR Defense for the supply of its Black Hornet 4 nano reconnaissance drones. The agreement encompasses an undisclosed number of systems, plus...

February 28, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

USAF Teams Up with Xona on GPS Alternative

As the US military seeks GPS alternatives, Xona’s commercial technology is emerging as a strong option. The company recently received a $4.6-million award from the Air Force Research Laboratory...

February 27, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Kongsberg Supplies Underwater Drone Prototype for U.S. Navy Project

The US Navy has received the HUGIN Superior AUV prototype from Kongsberg Discovery as part of a large-scale underwater drone program. The prototype passed acceptance testing in Norway earlier...

February 27, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

MARTAC, Sealartec Unveil Autonomous USV Launch & Recovery System

In a joint effort, Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) and Sealartec have revealed a next-generation autonomous launch and recovery system (ALARS) designed for unmanned surface vessels. The new capability allows...

February 27, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

Airbus to Set Up Unified Comms Network for French Warships

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has awarded a €480 million ($502.7 million) contract to Airbus Defence and Space to create a communications infrastructure for the nation’s surface...

February 27, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Integris, QinetiQ to Equip FLRAA with Protective Armor

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US have joined forces to support the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program with advanced survivability solutions. Integris will design and supply...

February 26, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

RTX Debuts AI-Powered Radar Warning Receiver

RTX has launched its inaugural AI- and ML-powered radar warning receiver (RWR) for aircraft. At the core of the system is the Cognitive Algorithm Deployment System (CADS), which allows...