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Discover the cutting edge of future combat systems — where breakthrough technologies in next-generation aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval platforms are redefining modern warfare and transforming the battlefield of tomorrow.

Fincantieri Launches Construction of FREMM EVO Frigate for Italian Navy

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

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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

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DARPA, Serco Launch First Fully Autonomous Warship

The USX Defiant No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) system

DARPA and Serco have launched the first No Manning Required Ship prototype, marking a major step in autonomous naval technology.

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March 6, 2025

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US Army Pushes M10 Booker Through Extreme Testing

The US Army is conducting tests for the M10 Booker armored infantry support vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

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February 15, 2025

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US Navy Launches Cutting-Edge Underwater Tech Hub

Opening of the new Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Acoustic Test Facility and Instrumentation

The US Navy has inaugurated a new acoustic trial and instrumentation facility for research and development of underwater solutions in Panama City, Florida.

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February 15, 2025

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Meet HAVOC: Milrem’s High-Speed, Hybrid Combat Robot

Estonian defense firm Milrem Robotics will debut its HAVOC 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle at IDEX 2025 in the UAE later this month.

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February 14, 2025

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UK Recycles Tornado Jets to 3D-Print Next-Gen Fighter Engine Components

A rendering of the Tempest manned aircraft of the Future Combat Air System program

Parts from retired Royal Air Force Tornado jets have been ground down and 3D-printed into new components for the UK’s next-generation military aircraft.

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February 9, 2025

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EU Pumps Over $1 Billion Into Next-Gen Military Innovations

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission has allocated over $1.02 billion for collaborative defense research and development.

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February 6, 2025

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Lithuanian Firm Unveils Design for Navy’s Future Thunder Patrol Vessels

Rendering of Lithuanian Navy’s Perkūnas (Thunder) class patrol boats

Lithuanian shipbuilder Western Baltic Engineering has revealed the conceptual design of the Lithuanian Navy’s Thunder class patrol boats.

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January 27, 2025

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Franco-German Next-Gen Tank Project Reaches Key Milestone

Artistic rendition of the Main Ground Combat Systems

KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development.