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🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 The navies of the AUKUS alliance recently tested their ability to remotely operate unmanned vessels from over 10,000 miles away. As part of a series of military experiments known as Maritime Big Play, navy personnel from the tri-national alliance controlled ships in Australian waters from a command center in Portugal. According to the Royal Navy, the uncrewed vessels successfully completed “a range of missions,” though specific details were not disclosed. #military #army #defense #defence #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #aukus #australia #unitedstates #unitedkingdom

🇺🇸🚢🌟 HII has successfully launched the first Flight II San Antonio-class landing platform dock ship at its shipyard in Mississippi. The event saw the transfer of the USS Harrisburg (LPD 30) from land to a floating dock, marking the vessel’s first contact with water since construction began. The USS Harrisburg is the US Navy’s 14th San Antonio-class vessel, and its launch follows HII’s acceptance of a $9.5-billion contract in September 2024 to build the service’s final three San Antonio-class vessels (LPD 33 to 35). #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #usnavy #hii #shipbuilding

🌊🏆🔜 Raytheon's Barracuda Mine Neutralization System has successfully completed its first hydrodynamic test, bringing it closer to full-scale production and fielding. The test, conducted at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), validated the system’s ability to control itself hydrodynamically in various sea states and water currents. According to Raytheon President of Naval Power Barbara Borgonovi, the successful test represents a “significant milestone” in advancing underwater security and naval defense, both critical to modern warfare. “Barracuda’s performance reaffirms its position as a game-changing solution for identifying and neutralizing naval mines,” she noted. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #raytheon #usnavy #mines #engineering #barracuda

🇩🇪🇬🇧🚀 Rheinmetall has delivered qualification samples of the new 120mm KE 2020 Neo tank ammunition to the German and British armies. It marks the completion of the round’s development process, with production expected in 2026. The contract is part of a collaborative effort to enhance the effectiveness of Germany’s Leopard 2 and Britain’s Challenger 3 main battle tanks. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #rheinmetall #uk #germany #nato

🇺🇸🤖🎮 Advanced Defense Technologies Inc. (ADTI) has received a subcontract to produce unmanned ground vehicle platform and controllers for the United States Marine Corps. The devices will complement the Micro Tactical Ground Robots being procured to enhance the service’s lightweight drone assets for terrestrial missions. The US Marine Corps awarded the primary MTGR acquisition contract to Roboteam in May 2024. “By working with ADTI, we’re able to deliver the full force of the MTGR’s capabilities to the US Marine Corps,” Roboteam CEO Matan Shirvi explained. The MTGR offers capabilities to assist warfighters in tasks such as special operations, bomb disposal, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and surveillance tasks. “We’re fully committed to advancing Roboteam’s mission to provide high-performance tactical robots that support warfighters and keep them safe,” ADTI CEO Tamir Ziv said. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #usmarinecorps #usmarines #usmc #robotic #robotics #ugv

💠⚡️ The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Raytheon a three-year contract to develop ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors utilizing diamond and aluminum nitride technology. Ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor materials provide higher power and thermal management in sensors and other electronic applications, enabling operation at higher temperatures and in more extreme environments. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #raytheon #semiconductor #semiconductors

🏗️🇵🇱 Conti Federal Services has secured a $98-million deal to provide expertise for United States Department of Defense infrastructure projects in Poland. The task order includes the company’s “design, bid, and build” services to support new facility construction, real property repairs, and maintenance work in the region. The five-year initiative will cover projects in Powidz, Poznań, Bolesławiec, Świętoszów, and Żagań, with Conti coordinating efforts alongside the US Army Corps of Engineers Europe District. “Securing our first award in Poland is a significant milestone for our company,” Conti Europe and Middle East Business Development VP Michael Prudente said. “Expanding into new regions like Poland highlights our ability to adapt and deliver value in diverse environments.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #us #unitedstates #poland #contifederal

🇨🇦🔭🔥 Thales has been awarded a contract to supply the Canadian Army with its Sophie Ultima handheld thermal imagers. The contract is part of Ottawa’s ongoing effort to modernize its military’s night vision capabilities to accurately detect and engage threats in low-light conditions. “Thales is committed to delivering advanced, reliable, and locally supported solutions like the Sophie Ultima,” Thales VP for Optronics, Missile Electronics, and Unmanned Air Systems Benoit Plantier noted. Canadian Army | Armée canadienne #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #canada #thales

🐶🐾🤩 The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new kennel center for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Police’s Military Working Dogs in Marham, Norfolk. The 23-million pound project includes three blocks designed to house more than 40 MWDs residing at the site. Construction was led by local builders Amey and VIVO Defence Services in collaboration with Cambridge-based Coulson Building Group. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #uk #royalairforce #raf #canine #canines