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Air Systems

Crisis in US Defense Industry: 'Repair Rights' Challenge Sparks Intellectual Property and Supply Chain Wars

Proposed revisions to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) before the US Congress aim to grant the Pentagon 'default government purpose rights' for critical military systems, targeting the monopoly of repair rights. Defense industry leaders warn that this move threatens intellectual property rights.

9 Nov 2026 56 Views

Naval Systems

Royal Navy 1. Autonomous Squadron Start, Altıyolcu Preparation Crisis, Deep Conflicts

Royal Navy, ilk otonomatik sqnülasyonunu kurdu ancak HMS Vengeance'in 210 gün boyunca denizde kalması ve HMS Vanguard'ın relasyon yapamaması nedeniyle altıyolcu hazırlık krizine girdi. Bu durum, Savumna Bakanı'nın savunma iddialarını gölgeledi.

9 Nov 2026 62 Views

Air Systems

Hellenic Coast Guard's New Sailing Vessel: VIKING Norsafe Magnar 1950 Combat Vessels

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is signing a contract worth 23.8 million euros for 7 Norsafe Magnar 1950 class vessels, each 21.29 meters long, capable of speeds of at least 50 knots and operating over 320 nautical miles, for the Hellenic Coast Guard. The vessels will be entirely manufactured in Greece, with an operational period of 6-12 months, and will support the Coast Guard's missions including maritime area monitoring, border protection, fisheries control, and search and rescue operations along the Northern Cyprus Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus borders.

9 Nov 2026 62 Views

Air Systems

SEABER RAVEN Redefines Mine Warfare and Area Analysis: 13 kg Weight, Class-Leading Performance at One-Third the Price

SEABER introduced a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) named RAVEN, weighing 13 kg and with a 12 cm diameter. Equipped with the LYNX® proprietary optical inertial navigation system, RAVEN offers 0.2% volume loss, mine detection, and high-resolution visual inspection capabilities in two configurations (SCAN-MAG and SCAN-LUMEN), making it highly suitable for area analysis and mine warfare operations. Designed for single-operator use, this system delivers high-end AUV performance at one-third the cost, aiming to democratize mine warfare and area analysis by expanding micro-AUV technology.

9 Nov 2026 65 Views

Air Systems

Safran and MSI-DS are developing future systems for the Navy: Joining NATO at Euronaval 2026 with a C-UAS patent

Safran Electronics & Defense and MSI-Defence Systems plan to integrate VIGEO optical systems onto SEAHAWK DS30M 30 mm gun mounts for NATO naval forces at Euronaval 2026. The agreement, starting in 2027, will enhance the visual and fire control capabilities of forces operating on naval vessels.

9 Nov 2026 63 Views

Naval Systems

Kongsberg's Arctic Hunter USV: Unmanned Sea Vehicle with Hybrid Design for Maritime Operations

Norwegian technology leader Kongsberg Maritime has introduced the Arctic Hunter USV, designed for continuous underwater defense operations in harsh Arctic conditions.

9 Nov 2026 59 Views