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Fincantieri Launches Construction of FREMM EVO Frigate for Italian Navy

FREMM Evo Frigate

Fincantieri has begun construction of the Italian Navy’s first FREMM EVO frigate under a 2024 contract, with a second hull set for 2026 and deliveries expected in 2029 and 2030.

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April 6, 2025

DSTA and Thales Join Forces on AI-Powered Military Tech

Singapore’s DSTA, Thales Partner on AI for Next-Gen Combat Systems

DSTA and Thales have partnered to develop AI technologies for Singapore’s military, including a joint lab focused on counter-drone and sensing capabilities.

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April 5, 2025

Rohde & Schwarz Ups Drone Defense With Modular Multi-Band Jammer

Modular Multi-Band Jammer

Rohde & Schwarz has unveiled a modular multi-band jammer for its Ardronis…

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April 4, 2025

‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Drone Debuts in Nigeria

Nigeria's new kamikaze drone. Photo: Folashade Adeniran/Nigeria News Agency

Nigeria has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” kamikaze drone, boosting surveillance, counter-insurgency, and military self-reliance.

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April 4, 2025

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Polaris Unveils Advanced Military Snowmobiles for Extreme Arctic Ops

military snowmobile

Polaris Government and Defense has introduced two military snowmobile models built with…

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April 3, 2025

Thales Unveils Panoramic Night Vision Goggles for Special Ops

PANORAMIC quad-tube night vision goggles

Thales has introduced its Panoramic next-generation night vision goggles designed for high-risk missions.

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April 2, 2025

German Firms Collaborate to Bring AI to Military Vehicles

Mercedes zetros military truck

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics are teaming up to bring AI-driven autonomy to military land vehicles.

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April 2, 2025

Thyssenkrupp, Ulstein Join Forces for Norway’s Next-Gen Frigates

Norway’s Next Frigates: Thyssenkrupp, Ulstein Partner Up

Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norway’s Ulstein Verft are eyeing a major role in Norway’s next-gen frigate program.

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April 2, 2025

Sierra Space Demos Small Satellite to Bolster GPS Resilience

Rendering of GPS satellite constellation in space

Sierra Space has tested its Resilient GPS satellite, advancing the US Space Force’s Quick Start program for GPS security.

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April 1, 2025

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Europe Launches $32M Initiative to Revolutionize Military Avionics

Spanish Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon from ALA-11 based in Moron, Spain

Europe has launched a $32.5-million initiative to develop next-gen modular avionics for modern military operations.

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March 31, 2025

ALTI's Transition drone

Defense Disruptors: ALTI’s Playbook for Surviving the Drone Startup Shakeout

NextGen Defense spotlights the startups redefining military tech, cutting through the…

Mahir Zeynalov
May 30, 2025

Ukrainian drone

AI Takes Command in Ukraine’s Latest Domestic Drone Innovation

Ukraine’s new AI-powered drone autonomously navigates, detects, and selects targets…

Giulia Bernacchi
May 30, 2025

Germany Turns to Nokia and blackned for Smarter Battlefield Networks

Nokia and blackned will build a fast, secure 5G battlefield network designed for rapid…

Giulia Bernacchi
May 29, 2025

Defense Disruptors: Inside SiMa.ai’s Push to Secure the AI Edge

NextGen Defense spotlights the startups redefining military tech, cutting through the…

Mahir Zeynalov
May 28, 2025