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Elbit Systems gets to work on US Navy’s information warfare research project.

ION correspondentJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023

Elbit System’s autonomous system of systems prototype will be used to find, fix and track maritime targets at sea as part of the US Navy’s Information Warfare Research Project....

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Rheinmetall, General Dynamics Vie for $45B US Army Bradley Replacement.

EditorJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023

Rheinmetall and Raytheon’s Lynx OMFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Photo, Raytheon. The US Army’s potential $45-billion Bradley replacement competition has been narrowed down to two firms. The service on Monday...

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Naval Group to work on design of French Armed and Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle.

EditorJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Naval Group a new contract to study the design of a future Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV). June 14, 2023. The...

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UK’s USV hits a milestone in autonomous mine hunting trials.

ION correspondentJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

As informed, the trials took place as part of the Anglo-French Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) programme which, is delivering autonomous capability for both the Royal Navy and the...

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USS Ronald Reagan makes first visit to Vietnam after diplomatic relations restored.

Deepak BoraJuly 20, 2023July 20, 2023

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, for a scheduled port call, marking the third visit of a US aircraft carrier to the country since...

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Patria to deliver Nemo mortars for new Swedish artillery boats.

EditorJuly 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Sweden’s Amphibious Battalion 2030, the expansion of its Amphibious Corps made a major move in expanding its capabilities with the recent announcement of its procurement of seaborne mortars. Patria...

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Australia pledges more vehicles, ammo in new $110M military aid for Ukraine.

EditorJuly 20, 2023July 20, 2023

This is not the first time Australia is sending M113AS4 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine. Photo: Australian defense ministry. The Australian government said it would provide a new $110...

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Rheinmetall to Open Tank Factory in Ukraine Within Three Months.

Deepak BoraJuly 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Panther KF51. Image: Rheinmetall Defence. The largest German arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall, will open an armored vehicle manufacturing plant in Ukraine in the next 12 weeks. That’s according to CNN...

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U.S. President Joe Biden Thanks Erdogan for Sweden Decision, Backs F-16s Sale.

Deepak BoraJuly 20, 2023July 20, 2023

US President Joe Biden during his previous meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. US President Joe Biden thanked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday for his...

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Australia to send 30 more Bushmasters to Ukraine.

ION correspondentJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023

Australia has pledged to supply an additional 30 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Ukraine, as announced by the Australian government on July 12. Following his meeting with Ukrainian President...