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28 February

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) transits the Thames River as it returns to Naval Submarine Base New London following a scheduled underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)

USS New Hampshire Receives Polymer-Based 3D Printer

The US Naval Sea Systems Command has integrated a 3D printer into the USS New Hampshire Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine.

27 February

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA Showcases Airspace Battlefield Risk Reduction Software

DARPA, US military, and industry partners have tested automated aerial battlefield planning software.

23 February

Rojoef Manuel

Systematic Signs Long-Term Software Support Contract for Danish Armed Forces

Systematic has signed a 20-year framework agreement to support the Danish Armed Forces’ SitaWare command and control software.

22 February

Next Generation Handheld Targeting System

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop to Produce Next-Gen Handheld Targeting System for US Marines

The US Marine Corps has awarded Northrop Grumman the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System initial production and operations contract.

22 February

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Trialed 3D-Printed ‘Suicide’ Drones Under Secret Ukraine Program

The UK Ministry of Defence tested a range of drones to deliver to Ukraine under a clandestine program.

22 February

China's Peoples' Liberation Army Navy sailors march

Joe Saballa

China Flaunts New Unmanned Vessel at NAVDEX 2023

China has showcased its new unmanned surface vessel during the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition 2023 in the United Arab Emirates.

22 February

Inder Singh Bisht

EU Seeks Unmanned Ground Systems Teamed With Manned Land, Air Platforms

The EU has launched a capability development project to pair unmanned ground systems with manned military vehicles and air platforms.

22 February

Participants from across the Department of Defense, private industry and academia gather at Letterkenny Army Depot Feb. 9 for a demonstration of the latest applications of cold spray technology. LEAD integrated cold spray to mitigate corrosion on Army systems in the past year, and engineers are looking to leverage the technology further. “Cold spray is an additive manufacturing technology that we’re using to repair parts,” said Ashley Filling, a production engineer at LEAD. “Unlike other additive manufacturing technologies that are used to make parts, cold spray is used to repair many different materials. We’re focusing on several aluminum alloys and a high-hard steel repair.” The demonstration held Feb. 9 focused on robotic and mobile cold spray applications. These applications will help to expand LEAD’s cold spray capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Dorie Heyer)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Showcases Cold Spray to Repair Material Corrosion

The US Army has demonstrated its cold spray technology, a 3D printing-like approach to mitigate corrosion in materials, in Pennsylvania.

21 February

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Awards Gibbs & Cox Next-Gen Destroyer Design Contract

The US Navy has awarded Gibbs & Cox a $39.6 million future surface combatant force design and engineering contract.

21 February

Joe Saballa

Iran Unveils Plan to Turn Stealth Fighter Into Unmanned Aircraft

The Iranian defense ministry has unveiled a plan to turn the country’s Qaher stealth fighter into an unmanned warplane.

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