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1 April

A military submarine emerges through dense sea mist under a dramatic orange dawn sky, used to illustrate Indra's development of a new satellite link to extend submarine connectivity at sea

Indra Takes Aim at Submarine Connectivity Limits With New Satellite Link

Indra Group is targeting a long-standing limitation in submarine operations with a new high-speed satellite terminal designed to boost connectivity underwater.

1 April

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Latvia Builds Next-Gen Tactical Catamaran to Bolster Maritime Defense

Latvia is moving to expand its naval capabilities with a new multi-role offshore platform designed to address modern maritime security challenges and emerging threats.

1 April

Serbian military autonomous quadcopter drone firing an aircraft rocket with a smoke plume trailing behind it over a bare winter treeline, showcasing the platform's multi-rocket air-to-ground strike capability

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Serbia Flies New Autonomous Drone Capable of Firing Three Aircraft Rockets

Serbian airspace has found its newest protector: an autonomous multicopter designed to withstand the impact of rocket launches during flight.

1 April

A compact quadcopter drone in flight alongside a Royal Air Force roundel banner during Exercise Agile Warrior, used to illustrate advances in quantum-resilient drone navigation and communications

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘World’s First Quantum-Resilient Drones’ Lift Off in European Trials

A Cold War-era algorithm has been flown on drones for the first time, pointing to a new class of systems built to withstand quantum threats.

1 April

Christine Casimiro

Swedish Navy Amphibious Units Train Ahead of Sea Giraffe 1X Delivery

Sweden, in cooperation with Saab, has been training the Swedish Navy’s amphibious units ahead of the delivery of Sea Giraffe 1X radars.

1 April

Christine Casimiro

Germany’s EuroPULS Launcher Fires Diehl-Elbit 122mm Training Rockets

Germany’s EuroPULS rocket artillery launcher system has successfully fired new training rockets made under a partnership between Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems Land.

1 April

Christine Casimiro

UK Orders Teledyne’s Autonomous Underwater Systems to Boost Intel

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Teledyne Marine to supply autonomous underwater systems and related services to strengthen the Royal Navy’s undersea intelligence.

1 April

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Upgrades RFA Lyme Bay for Autonomous Minehunting Operations

The UK Royal Navy is equipping RFA Lyme Bay with uncrewed systems to detect and neutralize naval mines, turning the support ship into a floating hub for autonomous minehunting operations.

1 April

Jodesz Gavilan

Sweden Strengthens Undersea Operations With More GAVIA AUVs

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has placed a follow‑on order for additional GAVIA AUVs and payload modules.

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31 March

Senior Airman James McGaha, 379th Expeditionary Security Force Squadron patrolman, prepares the Raven B Digital Data Link drone, a small unmanned aircraft or drone, for flight Feb. 19 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. McGaha checks the drone’s wires and connections to ensure components are operational before flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Aptiv, Winchester Unveil Modular Connector for Satellite, Drone Programs

Swiss technology company Aptiv PLC and its American subsidiary Winchester Interconnect have introduced a modular connector tailored for satellites and unmanned aerial systems.

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