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December 16, 2025
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Thales Unveils New Sonar for Undersea Ops

Thales’ Sonar 76Nano introduces high-end underwater sensing to smaller and unmanned platforms, expanding sonar coverage beyond major warships. With AI-driven processing and seamless NATO integration, the system enables navies...

December 16, 2025
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R&D

Northrop Tests Towed Mine Sonar on USV

The US Navy has taken another step toward autonomous mine warfare after Northrop Grumman validated the deployment of its AN/AQS-24 mine-hunting sonar from an unmanned surface vessel. Testing in...

December 15, 2025
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Northrop Expands Counter-Drone Portfolio with Launch of AiON

Northrop Grumman has unveiled AiON, a next-generation counter-unmanned aerial system that expands the company’s growing counter-drone portfolio and is designed to detect and defeat aerial threats before they escalate....

December 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

British Army MLRS to Receive Rheinmetall UK’s Trailblazer Vision Enhancement

Rheinmetall UK has been awarded a contract to integrate its Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situational Awareness System into the British Army’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System. Prototype...

December 10, 2025
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Latvia Enhances Air Defense Capabilities With Sweden’s Latest Giraffe Radar Systems

Sweden has supplied Latvia with Giraffe 1X air-surveillance radars, boosting the nation’s capability to detect and monitor airborne threats. The Saab-built radar is already operational with the Latvian Armed...

December 10, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Unveils Enhanced Next-Generation G/ATOR Radar

A new software upgrade is boosting the capability of Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), extending its detection range and improving response times on the battlefield. The enhancement...

December 9, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems Chosen to Provide Subsea Antennas for Virginia-Class Submarines

BAE Systems has secured a $36-million production order from Lockheed Martin to manufacture multifunction modular mast (MMM) units for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines. The MMM is a radio-frequency...

December 8, 2025
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R&D

Puma LE Drone Upgraded With Enhanced Sensors and AI for GPS-Denied Operations

AeroVironment’s Puma Long Endurance (LE) drone can now operate reliably in GPS-denied environments following the integration of the company’s latest navigation enhancement. The system is equipped with a Visual...

December 4, 2025
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Hensoldt Gets Renewed COBRA Radar Deal

OCCAR has signed a renewed support agreement with Hensoldt for continued sustainment of the COBRA counter-battery radar system used by France and Germany. The new contract, running from 2026...

December 4, 2025
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L3Harris Wins USMC SATCOM Upgrade Contract

The US Marine Corps has placed an order with L3Harris to upgrade its satellite communication terminals, boosting performance and enabling access to multiple satellite orbits. These enhancements support the...