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7 March

The UK Royal Navy's Cetus Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV)

MSubs Launches First UK Navy XLAUV Drone Submarine in Plymouth

British unmanned systems manufacturer MSubs has launched the UK Royal Navy’s future Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle at Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth.

7 March

Inder Singh Bisht

F-35B Flight Tested With Long Range Anti-Ship Missile

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force have completed an initial flight test to integrate the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile onto the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet.

6 March

The USX Defiant No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) system. Photo: DARPA

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA, Serco Complete First NOMARS Drone Ship Prototype

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and Serco have completed construction of the initial No Manning Required Ship prototype.

6 March

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Seeks Supplier for Six More Mine-Laying Vessels

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is seeking a contractor to build six more Min Jiang-class mine-laying vessels starting this year until 2027.

6 March

D-Fend Solutions unveils EnforceAir2 Maritime.

Giulia Bernacchi

D-Fend Unveils EnforceAir2 for Maritime Counter-Drone Operations

D-Fend Solutions has introduced “EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a system designed for counter-drone operations at sea.

5 March

Joe Saballa

UAE Draws Defense Firms Seeking Naval Drone Contracts

Several defense companies recently flocked to the United Arab Emirates in pursuit of contracts for highly sought naval drones.

5 March

Rojoef Manuel

Swedish Armed Forces Procures Breathing Air Compressors for Diving Missions

Sweden has awarded Granzow a contract to provide the armed forces with up to 160 breathing air compressors for diving applications.

5 March

Rendering of future Japan Self Defense Forces High Speed Landing Craft. Photo: BMT/JMU

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Selects Firms for High Speed Landing Craft Development

British engineering company BMT and Yokohama-based Japan Marine United (JMU) have secured a contract to develop a next-generation High Speed Landing Craft for the Japan Self Defense Force.

4 March