Spectra Group has been awarded a contract to supply the Irish Defence Force with Comtech’s Troposcatter Compact Over-the-Horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminals (COMET), part of an ongoing distribution agreement
At IDEX 2025, a number of significant developments were published on Defense Advancement, including the latest updates in robotic combat vehicles, command and control systems, and wireless solutions
Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet® 4 nano-drone wins the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Refresh, showcasing its stealth, advanced reconnaissance capabilities, and potential for expanded military deployment
Maximilian Doemling has joined Advanced Navigation as Head of Product Management, driving innovation across robotics, quantum sensing, AI, and GPS-denied navigation technologies
Vegvisir has launched the Vegvisir Virtual Command Station at IDEX 2025, an AR-based command solution developed with the Estonian Defence Forces to enhance battlefield coordination
The Royal Norwegian Navy has upgraded its mine countermeasure capabilities with Patria’s SONAC ACS, an advanced acoustic minesweeping system designed for effective and modern naval operations
BAE Systems unveils its Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) at IDEX 2025, highlighting its versatility, firepower, and adaptability for modern warfare and humanitarian missions
Galvion has received Middle Eastern orders for 35,000 Batlskin® helmets, highlighting strong regional demand for its advanced head protection solutions and long-standing defense partnerships
EPI and General Atomics-Systems Integration have signed an MoU to advance aerospace MRO capabilities in the UAE, focusing on certification, innovation, and strategic industry growth
Teledyne Marine will deliver and support GAVIA AUVs for the Swedish Defense Material Administration, with the vessels set to be dedicated to Mine Countermeasures applications
Latin America is boosting defense with advanced counter-drone systems from Sentrycs, targeting airspace security, criminal activity, and border protection
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