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March 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

U.S. Eyes 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics for Hypersonic Systems

Researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are developing 3D-printed dark ceramics that could be used in America’s hypersonic missiles and aircraft. These advanced materials are known for...

February 27, 2025
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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 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

CAE to Create Next-Gen Fighter Training for Canada

The Royal Canadian Air Force has selected CAE to develop its Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program, aimed at readying pilots for the F-35 Lightning II fighter fleet. The...

February 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Royal Navy EW System Reaches Final Testing Stage

The first production unit of the Royal Navy’s advanced MEWSIC (Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability) has exited the assembly line and entered its final phase of testing and...

February 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rauma Delivers First Pohjanmaa Corvette Hull to Finland

The hull of Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette has been completed by Rauma Marine Constructions, marking a key milestone in the vessel’s production. Final outfitting is now underway in...

February 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia Set to Receive Third MQ-4C Triton Drone

The third of four MQ-4C Triton drones ordered by Australia has completed its testing phase at Northrop Grumman’s California facility, moving the program closer to delivery. The aircraft will...

February 7, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

UK Uses Tornado Scrap to 3D-Print Future Fighter Engine Parts

Parts from decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft have been repurposed by grinding them into raw material and fabricating new components through 3D printing for the UK’s future military...

January 21, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Program Approved by South Korea

The Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea has approved a program to develop an enhanced variant of the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM). Funding totaling 567.7 billion...

January 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Charles River to Create Artificial Intelligence System for Detecting Submarines for US Navy

Charles River Analytics has received a $1 million contract from the US Navy to develop an artificial intelligence-based system for detecting adversary submarines through their magnetic field disturbances. The...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Army Awards Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon Development to BAE Systems

BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Army to create a prototype for the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), a cutting-edge platform intended to launch hypersonic munitions. The contract,...