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France’s First All-Digital, Cyber-Secure Multi-Role Frigate Kicks off Sea Trials

The first French Defense and Intervention Frigate, built by Naval Group, has officially begun its sea trials from the firm’s Lorient shipyard.

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Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter Fires Sea Venom Missile for First Time

The Royal Navy has conducted the first guided test firing of the air-launched Sea Venom anti-ship missile.

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HII Launches First Flight ll San Antonio-Class LPD Vessel

HII has successfully launched the first Flight II San Antonio-class landing platform dock ship at its shipyard in Mississippi.

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Rheinmetall Develops Next-Gen Ammunition for German, British Tanks

Rheinmetall has delivered qualification samples of the new 120mm KE 2020 Neo tank ammunition to the German and British armies.

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Italian Navy Accepts Fourth Thaon di Revel-Class OPV From Fincantieri

Fincantieri has delivered the fourth Thaon di Revel-class offshore multipurpose patrol vessel to the Italian Navy.

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Thales to Supply Handheld Thermal Imagers to Canadian Army

Thales has been awarded a contract to supply the Canadian Army with its Sophie Ultima handheld thermal imagers.

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AUKUS Partners Test Ability to Control Ships From 10,000 Miles Away

The navies of AUKUS partners Australia, the UK, and the US recently tested their ability to remotely operate unmanned vessels from more than 10,000 miles away.

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Maryland Company to Produce UGV Controllers for US Marine Corps

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc. has received a subcontract to produce unmanned ground vehicle controllers for the US Marine Corps.

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UK Opens New Air Force Police Canine Hub in Marham

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new kennel center for the Royal Air Force Police’s Military Working Dogs in Marham, Norfolk.

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Indian Army Rolls Out First Overhauled T-90 Bhishma Tank

The Indian Army has unveiled its first fully upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 tank, offering enhanced lethality, mobility, and survivability across diverse terrains.

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