European OPTIMAS project to develop communications system
The European initiative OPTIMAS, spearheaded by Navantia's Monodon, has launched, with the objective of creating a free-space optical communication system …
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HII’s Q4 2024 revenue dips amid lower volumes across all segments
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has reported a 5.23% decrease in revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024, with figures standing …
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China move to strengthen control over military development
As chairman of the Central Military Commission, China’s president, Xi Jinping, revised regulations on scientific research relating to military equipment. …
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Google drops AI ban on weapons
Google owner Alphabet has revised its policy on the use of AI technology in the developing military hardware and surveillance …
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UK leaks development of “Snapper” and “Wasp” naval drones for Ukraine
The UK appears to be helping to develop two uncrewed maritime vessels (UMV) for use by Ukrainian forces, which have …
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UK Royal Navy’s first MEWSIC system enters final test phase
The first unit of the UK Royal Navy’s new electronic warfare systems has completed production and is undergoing final tests …
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Thai Navy to procure two Sentinel 30 RCWS and OTEOS
Spanish company Escribano Mechanical and Engineering (EM&E) Group has been selected to provide the Royal Thai Navy with naval solutions …
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Lockheed Martin’s new IRST sensor achieves IOC on Super Hornet
Lockheed Martin's advanced infrared search-and-track (IRST) system has reached initial operating capability (IOC) on the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet …
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French DGA, ADS, Thales, sign deal for MPA risk assessment
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has initiated a contract with Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) in collaboration with Thales, …
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Royal Marines test new L403A1 ‘KS-1’ battle rifle
UK Royal Marines have tested the new L403A1 ‘KS-1’ battle rifle during cold weather exercises in Norway, providing one of …
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US Navy awards contracts to enhance LCS MCM capabilities
The US Navy has issued a series of contracts to support the deployment of mine countermeasures (MCM) mission packages (MP) …
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Cohort moves to enhance naval SATCOMS with EM acquisition
UK technology company Cohort has closed the A$144m (£75m) acquisition of Australia-based EM Solutions, a move aimed to enhance its …
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L3Harris to offer US Navy tethered torpedo for Mk 48 Mod 8
L3Harris has verified the design of a fiber-optic cable tether that connects a torpedo to its origin submarine, providing a …
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US Navy moves to secure nuclear weapons future
The US Navy has looked to secure its nuclear weapons delivery capability following a multi-million-dollar contract award to US defence …
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US approves $900m SM-6 Block I missile sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved a potential $900m (Y139.05bn) foreign military sale to Japan, encompassing up to 150 Standard …
