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Romania Orders Enok AB Light Armored Patrol Vehicles

22 hours ago | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Romania has signed a deal with the German company Armored Car Systems (ACS) to acquire Enok AB light armored patrol vehicles. The Enok ABs will be incorporated into the Romanian Armed Forces’ operations relying on highly mobile anti-tank defence capabilities. The vehicles will also be used in missions that require quick deployment of armored cars. ACS Sales Engineering Head Stefan Koppold explained the cars’ effectiveness on the battlefield in an official statement.
US Marines Receive Final MQ-9A Reaper Drone

23 hours ago | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

The US Marine Corps has received its final MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems at the Grey Butte Field Airport in California. Its delivery marks the conclusion of the corps’ three-year acquisition campaign, one of defense’s efforts to upgrade its capabilities as part of the Force Design 2030 restructuring plan. The $136-million MQ-9A contract was originally drafted to boost the corps’s operational capability in terms of range and endurance.
US Navy to Rename Ships Honoring Civil Rights Icons

1 day ago | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing criticism following directives to rename US Navy ships named after civil rights leaders. Documents obtained by CBS News revealed briefs to Navy Secretary John Phelan on how to roll out the timelines for renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, which derives its name from the assassinated navy veteran, civil rights, and gay rights leader.
US Army Taps Picogrid’s Legion to Connect Fragmented Battlefield Networks

2 days ago | thedefensepost.com | Joe Saballa

The US Army has chosen Picogrid’s Legion software to address a persistent challenge on the battlefield: connecting military systems that struggle to communicate effectively with one another. The platform ingests data from a range of sources, including legacy equipment, modern sensors, and weapon systems, and integrates it into tools like the Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK), the army’s primary coordination app.
Lockheed Launches ‘AI Fight Club’ to Test Warfighting Algorithms

2 days ago | thedefensepost.com | Joe Saballa

In a bid to fast-track the deployment of battlefield-ready AI, Lockheed Martin has launched a virtual proving ground to assess how artificial intelligence systems would perform in air, land, sea, and space domains. Called the “AI Fight Club,” the program invites teams from across industry to compete in simulated military scenarios, putting their AI models through complex, mission-driven challenges that mirror real-world operations.
Honeywell to Help Develop Next-Gen Jammer for US Navy EA-18G Growler

2 days ago | thedefensepost.com | Joe Saballa

Honeywell Aerospace has been selected to support the development of the US Navy’s Next-Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) system for the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft. The deal is part of a $587-million engineering and manufacturing development contract awarded last year to L3Harris Technologies, the prime contractor for the NGJ-LB.
UK to Increase Ukraine Drone Donations Tenfold

2 days ago | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

The UK is investing 350 million pounds ($474 million) this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine. The funding will see the country deliver an estimated 100,000 drones this financial year, ten times more than the 10,000 units handed over in 2024. British defense companies, including small- to medium-sized enterprises, are also expected to receive additional backing with the ballooning demand for drones.
Can 3D-Printed Skin Save Soldiers? The US Army Thinks So

2 days ago | thedefensepost.com | Joe Saballa

The US Army is teaming up with researchers in Hawaii to explore how 3D-printed skin and other lab-grown tissues could treat troops with chemical, biological, and burn-related injuries. The work is part of a new collaboration with the University of Hawaii aimed at taking bioprinting tech out of the lab and into the field, potentially offering life-saving tools in some of the world’s most remote and high-risk zones.
India Stages Drone Attack Drills Amid Pakistan Tensions

2 days ago | thedefensepost.com | Joe Saballa

India has conducted a series of drills simulating drone attacks on key locations as tensions with neighboring Pakistan continue. One of the exercises was held in Ludhiana, Punjab, where a late-night siren alerted residents and authorities to a simulated aerial threat. The drill triggered a coordinated emergency response involving the Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, police, and health officials.
Babcock Completes Australian Arafura-Class OPV Maintenance

3 days ago | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Babcock Australasia has finished the maintenance for the Australian Navy’s Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV). The company conducted a four-week Intermediate Maintenance Availability (IMAV) for the NUSHIP Arafura (OPV 203), setting up the maintenance baseline for the ship. About 4,000 hours of precision servicing and ancillary services were provided onboard, with the OPVs’ rigid hull inflatable boats and rapid intercept craft also serviced during the process.