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Autonomous and robotic submarines are rapidly transforming the future of naval warfare. Nations are investing in unmanned systems that can travel deeper, farther, and longer than human crews. These robot submarines can carry out missions such as surveillance, mine-hunting, and anti-submarine warfare with high precision and minimal risk. Today’s most advanced unmanned underwater vehicles combine powerful sensors, long endurance, and growing levels of autonomy. Their modular designs allow militaries to adapt them for multiple missions on a single platform. That being said, let’s take a look at the most powerful military robot submarines in the world. 1. Orca XLUUV Boeing…

The continuing arms race in Europe and the IDF’s extensive acquisition of combat systems following the October 7 war led Elbit Systems’ order backlog in the third quarter to a record $25.2 billion, about $1.4 billion above the backlog it presented at the end of the second quarter.A day after reporting the largest deal in its history, providing a “strategic solution” worth $2.3 billion to an undisclosed country, the defense company, controlled by Michael Federmann and led by CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, reported a 12% increase in revenue in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, totaling…

By Mike StoneWASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative is facing significant delays, hampered by the 43-day government shutdown and lack of a clear plan to spend the first $25 billion appropriated for the program this summer, eight sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.The shutdown delayed hiring and pulled crucial personnel away from their normal duties of approving and signing contracts, according to three industry sources and a U.S. official, who along with other sources spoke with Reuters on condition of anonymity fearing reprisals for talking to the press about a program where many aspects are…

In early September 2022, The New York Times published a story about Russia secretly buying North Korean artillery for the war in Ukraine. Since then, relations between the two countries have quickly grown closer, culminating in North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s six-day trip to the Russian Far East that included a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny space centre. The Russian leader called it a statement of Russian ambitions to aid North Korea’s satellite program, through which the country also develops intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Kim, in turn, praised Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “sacred fight to…

The Azerbaijani delegation, together with state officials and representatives of international companies, attended the official opening ceremony and r…

Boeing used the Dubai Airshow 2025 to detail how the F-15EX could serve as the command hub for a network of MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones, sharing targeting and sensor data in real time. The approach signals a shift toward scalable mass and lower operating costs as the U.S. and partner air forces prepare for high-end air combat. On 17 November 2025, at Dubai Airshow 2025, Boeing used a dedicated briefing on the F-15EX and MQ-28 Ghost Bat to present a concrete vision of manned–unmanned teaming, with the twin-seat Eagle II described as the command hub of a networked “family of…

Procurement Magazine looks back at some of the biggest stories from the past week, including news from Accenture, Patagonia, CHANEL and Diageo

During the recent Dubai Airshow, HALCON, a member of the EDGE Missiles and Weapons cluster, showcased a series of advancements in missile technology. While many innovations remained under wraps, notable developments in the air-to-ground domain and updates on ground-based air defense systems highlighted the company’s strategic objectives. Thunder ER: A Leap in Precision and Range One of the key offerings from HALCON was the Thunder ER, an enhancement of its existing Thunder product line, which includes the P31 and P32 systems. These cost-effective, short-range guidance kits can be adapted for use with standard aerial munitions such as the MK-81 and…

NVO Praktika, a Ukrainian manufacturer of armored military and specialized vehicles, has signed a memorandum on industrial cooperation with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering. As noted by the Ukrainian side, the cooperation establishes joint production in Spain of