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Feb- 2025 -

4 February

Arms

Artist rendering of Trident II D5 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

Lockheed to Upgrade Trident II D5 Missile for US Navy

Lockheed Martin has secured a $383-million contract modification to develop a next-generation Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile for the US Navy.

4 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK MoD Recalls 120,000 Pieces of Body Armor

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an urgent recall for thousands of military body armor vests after scans revealed microscopic cracks in the equipment.

4 February

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Instro Secures Added $20M Night Vision Goggle Order for British Forces

Instro Precision Technologies has secured a $20 million contract to provide additional XACT nv33 compact night vision goggles to the British Armed Forces.

3 February

Sea

L3Harris Iver AUVs for mine hunting and surveying operations.

Giulia Bernacchi

Royal Navy Receives Three Iver4 580 Underwater Vehicles From L3Harris

L3Harris has delivered three new Iver4 580 autonomous underwater vehicles to the Royal Navy for unmanned mine-hunting and survey operations.

Jan- 2025 -

30 January

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems to Modernize Combat Management Systems of British Warships

UK Defence Equipment & Support has awarded BAE Systems a contract to update the combat management systems of Royal Navy warships.

29 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’

The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.

28 January

Technology

Adarga’s Vantage software accelerates data analysis in a fast-moving information environment.

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Awards Adarga Up to $14.8M for AI Products and Services

The UK has awarded Adarga a contract worth up to $14.8 million to access and deploy the company’s artificial intelligence systems and services.

24 January

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Agrees $11 Billion Nuclear Submarine Deal With Rolls-Royce

Britain's government announced a deal with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to support the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines, seen as boosting economic growth and national security.

24 January

Sea