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Naval Systems

8,000-Ton Unmanned Air/Surface Carrier Concept from French Naval Group Set to Revolutionize Naval Warfare History

French shipbuilding giant Naval Group unveiled its 8,000-ton SCX 26 drone carrier concept, focused entirely on hybrid fleet management and unmanned systems, at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris.

5 Nov 2026 176 Views

Air Systems

Critical Appointment in the U.S. Navy: Steering the Golden Fleet Vision Handed Over to Rear Admiral Rucker

The U.S. Navy has appointed Rear Admiral Jonathan Rucker to the position of Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime (PAE Maritime) to accelerate shipbuilding and procurement processes.

5 Nov 2026 250 Views

Air Systems

Strategic Move in the European Defense Market: EDGE Europe and Novamarine to Develop Joint USV

EDGE Europe and Novamarine signed a critical memorandum of understanding at the Euronaval 2026 exhibition in Paris for the development of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).

5 Nov 2026 177 Views

Air Systems

A Groundbreaking Digital Transformation in Naval Warfare History from Babcock: Pelorus Platform Enters the Field

Babcock International Group has introduced its next-generation digital platform called Pelorus, which unifies the entire lifecycle of maritime assets from design to operation in a single center.

5 Nov 2026 182 Views

Air Systems

New Move in Low-Cost Attack from USAF: Glide Bombs Included in the ERAM Program

US Air Force Expands ERAM Program with New Glide Bomb ConceptThe US Air Force is expanding its cost-effective Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) program by incorporating a new 500-pound unpowered glide bomb concept (ERAM Glide) into the procurement process.

5 Nov 2026 165 Views

Air Systems

Strategic Move in Partnership by Italian Defense Giants Fincantieri and Leonardo: Frigate Construction Time Reduced by 18 Months

Leonardo and Fincantieri, two giant companies of the Italian defense industry, are restructuring their joint venture Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) with the aim of reducing warship construction times to 36 months.

5 Nov 2026 220 Views