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UNITED KINGDOM AND NATO
27 Aug 25. A look at the Adaptable Strike Frigate from BAE Systems. The Royal Navy faces a decade of difficult choices. Between sustaining the Dreadnought programme, completing the Type 26 frigate build, introducing Type 31, and designing the Multi-Role Strike Ship (MRSS), the surface fleet is already heavily committed. Into this crowded agenda, BAE Systems has put forward the Adaptable Strike Frigate (ASF), a concept that blends frigate characteristics with amphibious and modular capabilities. BAE frames the project in ambitious terms. “Embracing adaptability whilst credibly delivering the complex self-defence capability required in the Maritime environment, BAE Systems has worked with industrial colleagues to develop the Adaptable Strike Frigate design concept to promote the technologies of future warships.”
At around 130 metres long and displacing roughly 6,000 tonnes, the ASF would sit between the high-end Type 26 and lighter offshore patrol vessels. Its forward section looks conventional enough, with provision for a medium gun, vertical launch cells and sensor arrays. The aft half, however, is dominated by a wide mission block. Here a Chinook-capable flight deck sits above a cavernous hangar, with four boat bays along the flanks and a stern ramp able to launch craft or unmanned vehicles. The mission bay is the heart of the concept. BAE highlights that “with modularity at its core, Adaptable Strike Frigate has been designed to accommodate over 20+ TEUs.” These containers could be fitted with missile batteries, minehunting drones, command suites or humanitarian supplies, with specialist handling systems allowing them to be moved and deployed at sea. The ability to switch payloads rapidly is pitched as the antidote to fleets locked into single-mission hulls.
A system of systems
The ASF has been described as a “system of systems vision.” The idea is that the ship acts as a mothership and command node, operating crewed helicopters alongside Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). BAE points out that it will be “optimised for lethality and adaptable mission system requirements,” with the flexibility to host both established weapons and rapidly emerging technologies. The ship’s digital backbone is central to this. According to BAE, “cloud based Mission Systems will be at the heart of future warfare to deliver machine speed warfare at the speed of relevance”. I’m not a fan of the terminology here but you get the gist. The ASF, say BAE, is designed to integrate into a wider combat cloud, fusing data from its own sensors and weapons with information collected by disaggregated autonomous systems. The intent is to create a warship that is less about the sum of its onboard hardware and more about its ability to orchestrate a network of off-board assets.
Lean crew, green propulsion
Crewing is another deliberate departure. BAE notes that “automation and a high level of resilient systems integration” would allow the ship to sail with a small core complement, perhaps around 60, freeing up space for embarked specialists or an augmented military force. This mirrors Royal Navy ambitions to cut manpower demands across future surface combatants. Propulsion is pitched as both agile and environmentally aligned. ASF incorporates “an innovative propulsion design to allow high manoeuvrability with sprint capability, whilst being aligned to NetZero targets.” The idea is to combine efficiency for long deployments with the burst speed needed to manoeuvre in littoral zones.
Type 32 or MRSS?
The strategic question is where ASF fits. The Royal Navy has outlined Type 32 as a future general-purpose frigate designed to act as a platform for autonomous systems and to support Littoral Response Groups. On paper, the ASF maps neatly to those aspirations. Its modular payloads, autonomous integration, small crew and ability to support raiding parties all align with the Type 32 vision. The MRSS programme, by contrast, is aimed at building large amphibious ships in the 20,000–30,000 tonne class, each with a well dock and the ability to deploy landing craft, vehicles and command facilities for brigade-scale operations. That scale is beyond what a 6,000-tonne frigate can deliver. ASF could land commando-sized forces and launch uncrewed craft, but not much more.
Industrial and strategic context
BAE, on their website, highlights collaboration. “In developing the Adaptable Strike Frigate concept, BAE Systems has collaborated with colleagues across both the commercial and defence industry to explore innovative concepts and technologies that will shape the conduct of platform design for future operations.” This aligns with wider Ministry of Defence messaging about shipbuilding as a driver of industrial capacity and international partnerships. Yet the financial reality cannot be ignored. Both Type 32 and MRSS have been identified by the National Audit Office as high-risk in affordability terms. Even if the Royal Navy wants both, securing funding for a new class alongside Dreadnought, Type 26 and Type 31 will be difficult.
A glimpse of the future fleet
What the ASF does show is how British industry views the future of naval warfare. A frigate that doubles as an unmanned systems mothership, built around modular payloads, lean crewing and a digital backbone, signals a break from the traditional template of steel and missiles.
Whether it is ever built or not, the concept points toward a Royal Navy that expects to fight through networks of autonomous systems, with frigates and amphibious ships acting as flexible command and launch hubs.
“Adaptable Strike Frigate: embracing technology to deliver future naval capability at the speed of relevance,” is how BAE summarises its proposal. For the Royal Navy, the challenge is less about vision than resources. The ASF makes sense as a Type 32 contender, or whatever results rom the Type 32 idea, but the question is whether Britain can afford it alongside the rest of its naval commitments. (Source: News Now/https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/)
22 Aug 25. UK MoD seeks counter drone systems in new challenge call. The UK government’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched Phase 2 (Cycle 6) of its themed competition Innovation in Support of Operations, which includes a call for drone defeat solutions. The competition, run on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is looking for innovative proposals that are cost competitive, designed for manufacture and can be scaled in an approximate twelve-month timeframe. The drone defeat challenge seeks novel proposals that can integrate with and take a track from an air defence command and control system. The solution should then subsequently acquire the target drone, generate a more accurate threat vector and direct an effector towards it such that it can be destroyed. The effector should be ground launched.
“An indicative target could be a fixed wing platform of approximately 3m in size, operating at 150 – 400 km/h at 1000 – 15000m altitude and constructed of modern materials such as carbon fibre and fibreglass,” DASA’s competition document states. Solutions that can be adapted to changes in threat systems and operating environments are of particular interest. Launched on August 21, the competition will close on October 14. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
26 Aug 25. The Ministry of Defence has set out plans to repurpose surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles into remotely or autonomously operated minefield-breaching platforms, under Project ATILLA. According to a Prior Information Notice published on 21 August, “under Project ATTILA, the Authority are seeking to de-risk and accelerate future procurement of an attritable, modular, autonomous, heavy payload UG by exploiting current in-service vehicles within a time and cost bound contract. This contract seeks to procure and spirally develop an optionally crewed minefield breaching system based on WARRIOR, capable of being used in the UK and overseas by Royal Engineers.”
The Ministry stated that “the Authority requires an optionally crewed attritable minefield breaching capability that can be spirally developed to de-risk and accelerate future procurement of a modular, autonomous, heavy payload Uncrewed Ground Vehicle.”
The project is structured into two concurrent phases under a single contract.
- “Phase 1. Procurement of a Minimum Deployable (MDY) of up to six optionally crewed systems based on an in-service donor vehicle (WARRIOR) with Front End Equipment (FEE) for use as a Battlegroup (BG) minefield breaching capability.”
- “Phase 2. Development and iteration of MDC to move from remote to autonomous operation and refine requirements for future UGV procurement.”
Suppliers will face a strict entry test. The notice makes clear that “suppliers will be asked to confirm as part of their PSQ response that they are able to provide six optionally crewed minefield breaching systems able to generate a safe lane comparable to current in-service platforms (details to be provided as part of the PSQ). This section will be PASS/FAIL – suppliers who are unable to provide this capability in the timelines requested will be discounted from the competition.” The contract is valued at £12m and is set to run from January 2026 to March 2028, with an optional one-year extension at the MoD’s discretion.
Why Warrior?
The analysis behind Project ATILLA is straightforward. Warrior, once the backbone of the Army’s armoured infantry, is being retired from frontline service. That leaves the MoD with a stock of heavy tracked hulls that still have considerable mobility, armour, and payload capacity. Instead of scrapping them, the plan is to convert Warriors into optionally crewed uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). The concept is to fit Warriors with front-end breaching equipment such as ploughs, rollers, or line charges. These would allow them to carve lanes through minefields, pushing through obstacles while either being operated conventionally with a crew or remotely controlled. Over time, as autonomy matures, the systems would move closer to fully uncrewed operation.
This approach provides several advantages:
- It avoids the long delays and high costs of designing a bespoke UGV from scratch.
- Warrior’s weight and protection make it survivable against mine detonations.
- The tracked chassis provides the necessary mobility to breach obstacles and rough terrain.
- By keeping the option for a crew, the vehicles can be fielded and tested before autonomous systems are fully mature.
Spiral development
Project ATILLA is designed as a “spiral development” programme: take an existing platform, adapt it to current needs, deploy a minimum capability, and then iterate. The six vehicles planned for Phase 1 would form a Minimum Deployable Capability, giving the Royal Engineers a heavy, attritable tool for minefield breaching. At the same time, they would act as testbeds for doctrine, technology, and operations, helping to refine requirements for a future purpose-built UGV fleet. By Phase 2, the focus would be on “development and iteration of MDC to move from remote to autonomous operation and refine requirements for future UGV procurement.” Lessons learned from the converted Warriors could then shape a new generation of modular, heavy UGVs designed from the ground up.
The broader context
The MoD’s wording is clear that this project addresses a pressing operational gap: the need for an “attritable” minefield breaching vehicle. Attritability implies that the vehicles are expected to operate in highly dangerous conditions where losses are likely. Making them optionally crewed means they can take risks without necessarily putting soldiers inside. The approach reflects a broader shift in Western militaries toward uncrewed ground systems capable of tackling some of the most hazardous battlefield roles. In this case, Warriors converted under ATILLA would act as a bridge between traditional armoured engineering vehicles and the fully autonomous heavy UGVs the Army may seek in the 2030s. In blunt terms, looking back at my headline, I truly believe “Warrior drones” is not inaccurate. Six retired infantry fighting vehicles could soon be fitted with ploughs and rollers, stripped of their turrets, and sent into minefields under remote or autonomous control. What begins as a stopgap could mark the start of a longer-term transformation in how the Army approaches combat engineering and high-risk battlefield tasks. We also now know why they are not going to Ukraine. (Source: Defense News Early Bird/UKDJ)
EUROPE
29 Aug 25. Germany, France, Spain to discuss fighter jet programme in October, says Berlin.
- Summary
- Germany’s Pistorius says ministers are damned to succeed
- “National interests need to be put aside by one or the other”
- Renegotiations needed to change project, Pistorius says
- Germany, France and Spain’s defence ministers will meet in October to work out options for getting the FCAS joint fighter jet programme back on track, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday. Acknowledging that the project had kept facing setbacks, Pistorius said the ministers would identify stumbling blocks and solutions before presenting leaders with options for a final decision later in the year. (Source: Reuters)
27 Aug 25. Decision on Franco-German fighter jet to be taken by year-end, says Merz. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron to take a decision on the future of the Franco-German fighter jet programme FCAS by the end of the year, Merz said on Wednesday. “This will not be discussed at the upcoming government consultations (on Thursday and Friday in the south of France),” Merz told reporters in Berlin. (Source: Reuters)
27 Aug 25. German lawmaker says Berlin could leave Franco-German jet project.
- Summary
- Berlin blames French industry for blocking progress
- Lawmaker says leaving project would not be a catastrophe
- Germany could find other options to develop fighter jet
The German government must swiftly decide whether to proceed with the development of a Franco-German fighter jet or leave the project, a prominent member of the German parliament’s defence committee told Reuters on the eve of high-level talks. Berlin blames French industry for blocking the next phase in the development of the FCAS program by demanding sole leadership of the project, Reuters reported on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters)
25 Aug 25. Finland seeks demining robots amid exploding focus on combat robotics. The Finnish military has launched a tender to procure mixed-sized military robots that will help ground forces in disposing explosive threats, as more armed forces in Europe refine their combat robotics requirements. The Nordic country is seeking two models of robots, a large and a smaller variant, that will equip the Finnish Defense Forces’ explosive ordnance and improvised explosive device teams.
“Robots will be used in all standard EOD/IEDD operations, mainly in Finnish terrain, but shall also be capable of operating in international crisis management missions around the world,” a notice published last month by the military’s Logistics Command said.
The initial planned purchase is for four platforms, including spare parts and training, but a follow-on order could entail a total of eight. The tender envisions vehicles that weigh less than 300 kilograms (662 lbs), move on tracks, can be operated wirelessly, and can be fitted with at least two disruptors, which are typically used for disabling explosive devices. In addition, a human operator must be able to use the system’s remote control or interface to activate the disruptors. The estimated value of the purchases is 14,3 m euros (16,7 m USD). Ukraine has been at the forefront of unmanned ground vehicle technologies over the last few years, contributing to fast-track interest in them. The country recently announced the creation of the world’s first UGV battalion. The development of such platforms has previously been slower, as militaries were gradually fine-tuning their plans to field them as a complement – or outright replacement – of legacy systems. In July 2023, only a few months after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Estonian Defence Forces organized a demonstration for vendors to show off their vehicles’ abilities. At the time, one of the event’s organizers told Defense News that for the systems to be deployed in operational scenarios like what was unfolding in Ukraine, they required much more robustness and testing. Since then, UGV manufacturers have multiplied contracts both within and outside of Europe. The Estonian-based producer Milrem Robotics, which was acquired by the Emirati conglomerate Edge Group, has over a dozen of its THeMIS UGVs in various configurations to Ukraine and received orders from the Japanese and Emirati militaries last year. In June, the Dutch Ministry of Defense signed a contract on behalf of the Ukraine Task Force with Rheinmetall Defense Nederland to supply 20 UGVs to the Ukrainian forces. France is currently testing the Aurochs 4×4 UGV as it plans to field combat-ready robotic capabilities by 2040. Similarly, last month, Italy hosted the first EU-wide OPEX operational experimentation, in partnership with the European Defense Agency, where six European defense companies demonstrated the capabilities of drones and robotic ground systems. (Source: Defense News)
19 Aug 25. UAV DACH invites expert comment on detecting illegally operated drones. The Association for Unmanned Aviation (UAV DACH) is seeking comment for a survey on safe uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operations. “Illegally operated drones pose a potential risk to air traffic as well as sensitive public facilities, critical infrastructure and major events,” UAV DACH said. “In a joint working group, the German Aerospace Industries Association and UAV DACH are therefore committed to creating a suitable technological and regulatory framework to detect illegally operated UAS in a timely manner and to counter them in an emergency.” Over the past few months, the experts of the associations’ Drone Detection and Countermeasures working group have developed concrete, practical recommendations for action to be presented to the German government, which could be incorporated into a national strategy for drone detection and countermeasures. “These recommendations outline the current state of the art and identify the resulting need for action,” UAV DACH said. An important basis for this was an expert survey conducted a year ago. This survey has now been updated to incorporate the measures developed from it and, where necessary, refine them. Companies, institutions and manufacturers of relevant technologies are invited to contribute to the updated survey to help provide policymakers with the most precise and fact-based recommendations possible. Responses are invited online until September 12, 2025. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
USA
25 Aug 25. Biden adviser defends AUKUS submarine project, highlights problems.
- Summary
- Biden adviser says scrapping AUKUS would make US less capable
- Says cancellation would show unreliability of U.S., boost Beijing and Moscow
- Plan needs to address lagging US production, labor shortages
- Concerns over Australian commitment in Indo-Pacific conflict
An adviser to the Biden administration on the AUKUS project to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines warned on Monday against its cancellation amid a Pentagon review, but highlighted a wide range of problems that need to be resolved for it to succeed. In a joint paper authored with a former State Department official, Abraham Denmark recognized the need for “a thorough review of AUKUS by the Trump administration.” (Source: Reuters)
18 Aug 25. USAF issues contract opportunity for subscription-based C-UAS system. The United States Air Force is seeking a commercially available, contractor-owned and operated, subscription-based Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) detection and alerting system. In a notice posted on the US procurement portal SAM.gov, the Air Force said the system is required to support Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. “The system shall provide persistent air domain awareness through remote sensing, telemetry decoding, and pilot geolocation, with real-time data accessible to government users via a secure web and mobile dashboard,” the notice states. The Air Force is looking to deploy a turnkey system that does not require government-owned infrastructure, personnel maintenance or hardware installation. Offers are due by 15:00 EDT on August 26. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
REST OF THE WORLD
26 Aug 25. Through Canada’s defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free, the Government of Canada is providing members of the Royal Canadian Navy with the equipment they need to keep Canadians safe and maintain current and future operational readiness. Canada has the longest coastline in the world, and it is essential that the Royal Canadian Navy be equipped with superior underwater surveillance capability to protect our country’s security and Arctic sovereignty. The Royal Canadian Navy requires a new submarine fleet that will be deployable in the Arctic with extended range and endurance that will provide stealth, persistence and lethality as key capabilities. The future Canadian Patrol Submarine will employ a unique combination of these attributes to ensure that Canada can detect, track, deter and, if necessary, defeat adversaries in all 3 of Canada’s oceans. It will enable the Government of Canada to contribute to international security through deployments alongside allies and partners, while creating opportunities to strengthen Canada’s defence and marine sectors. Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announced that the Government of Canada has identified German company Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Korean company Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. (Hanwha) as the 2 qualified suppliers for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). This decision was informed by a thorough assessment of Canada’s requirements for the CPSP, including construction and delivery timelines for the new submarine fleet. Canada also engaged with other governments and militaries to exchange lessons learned and to gain insights into their respective submarine acquisitions, infrastructure and sustainment programs. As the current global environment continues to evolve, the CPSP is an opportunity to diversify Canada’s defence partnerships and collaborate with allies and partners, while creating long-term opportunities for Canada’s marine and defence industries. The identification of qualified suppliers is a critical milestone for the CPSP. It is a positive signal that the Government of Canada is taking the necessary steps to provide members of the Royal Canadian Navy with the equipment they need, and that it is prepared to move quickly and decisively to ensure delivery of the first Canadian Patrol Submarine no later than 2035. As part of the next steps, Canada will conduct in-depth engagements with the 2 qualified suppliers to continue to advance the procurement process. The Government of Canada remains committed to engaging Canadian industry and creating high-paying jobs at home through the CPSP. As such, Canada intends to leverage work on the submarines to generate economic benefits for Canada’s marine and defence industry throughout the fleet’s operational life.
Quotes
“Diversifying our trade partnerships is crucial to ensuring Canada meets the moment as global circumstances evolve. The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, in collaboration with TKMS and Hanwha as the 2 qualified suppliers, is an opportunity to work with allies and strengthen our defence industrial capacity. This is a critical step toward equipping the Royal Canadian Navy with the next-generation capabilities our Navy needs to protect our sovereignty and support our allies.” The Honourable Joël Lightbound
Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement
“The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project will safeguard Canada’s sovereignty and strengthen partnerships with our allies by delivering next-generation submarines to the Royal Canadian Navy. The advanced submarines will give our Navy the confidence and capabilities to respond effectively to emerging threats, while creating opportunities for Canadian industry. Identifying TKMS and Hanwha as the qualified suppliers marks an important step toward the procurement of this critical capability.” The Honourable Stephen Fuhr
Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)
“Today, Canada takes another step toward acquiring next-generation submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. This is about defending our sovereignty, protecting Canadians, and ensuring our Armed Forces have the tools they need. Through the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, we are strengthening alliances, diversifying defence partnerships, and creating opportunities for Canadian industry.” The Honourable David J. McGuinty
Minister of National Defence
“Canada is acquiring Canadian Patrol Submarines to build our sovereign capabilities. In addition to meeting the standard requirements of the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, all this work will be done to further Canada’s objective of maximizing economic benefits under the forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy. This generational project will strengthen our economy, create well-paying jobs and build a more secure, resilient Canada.” The Honourable Mélanie Joly Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Quick facts
- The Victoria-class submarines currently in use by the Royal Canadian Navy were purchased used from the Royal Navy (United Kingdom) in 1998. The first 3 Victoria-class submarines were accepted into service in the Royal Canadian Navy between 2000 and 2003. The fourth submarine suffered a fire in transit to Canada in 2004, which delayed its acceptance into Royal Canadian Navy service until 2015.
- The Royal Canadian Navy’s current submarine fleet will remain operational into the mid-to-late 2030s. To ensure a smooth transition between classes without a capability gap, the Royal Canadian Navy requires its first new submarine to be delivered by the mid-2030s.
- Submarines are a key element of a balanced fleet that enables the Royal Canadian Navy to project power responsively and effectively far from Canada’s shores, with the inherent flexibility and staying power required to succeed across a broad mission set.
- The CPSP was established in 2021 to inform timely governmental decision-making about a potential replacement class of submarines and avoid any gap in Canadian submarine capabilities. The intention of the project is to acquire up to 12 submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy.
- Public Services and Procurement Canada issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the CPSP that was open from September 2024 to February 2025. The RFI sought input from industry on topics such as capabilities, in-service support, training and infrastructure for the new submarine fleet, and how partnerships with Canadian industry could be leveraged to create economic benefits in Canada throughout the lifecycle of the fleet.
- The 25 RFI responses received provided the Government of Canada with valuable insights into the best approach to achieve delivery of the CPSP with the urgency required.
- (Source: PR Newswire)
21 Aug 25. VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) (“VisionWave” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based defense technology company specializing in advanced imaging, autonomous systems, and its proprietary Evolved Intelligence (EI) powered threat detection, today announced meaningful progress in its engagement with India’s evolving defense modernization landscape. The Company has initiated exploratory discussions with leading defense entities and system integrators in India with the goal of obtaining multi-year procurement and battlefield technology upgrade programs. According to SIPRI 2024 and India’s latest Union Budget 2025-26, India represents one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing defense markets, with annual expenditures exceeding $80 bn and modernization initiatives projected at more than $250 bn this decade. VisionWave believes its platform and EI core technologies, which is built around real-time autonomous threat detection, super-resolution radar, and advanced sensor fusion, are strongly aligned with India’s strategic goals of enhancing armored mobility, force survivability, and indigenous defense capabilities as part of its next-generation active protection and counter-UAS solutions.
The opportunities under discussion are aligned with armored fleet upgrades and innovation initiatives and include:
- Integration of VisionWave’s modular counter-UAS solutions and proprietary detection systems into next-generation armored platforms, delivered as part of the VisionWave Tactical Active Protection System (T-APS);
- Participation in demonstration trials of counter-UAS solutions with integrated detection systems under India’s battlefield innovation initiatives;
- Retrofitting VisionWave’s Tactical Active Protection System (T-APS) to strengthen force protection and survivability across legacy armored fleets.
To support these initiatives, VisionWave has executed a mutual non-disclosure agreement with a domestic Indian defense partner and is in advanced discussions seeking to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to govern future collaboration. In parallel with its ongoing live-fire trial program in Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled for September 2025, VisionWave is evaluating the feasibility of a similar live demonstration in India, subject to regulatory coordination and program readiness.
“India is a strategically important market for VisionWave, and we are committed to supporting its defense innovation objectives with our scalable, proprietary, EI-driven technologies,” said Noam Kenig, CEO of VisionWave. “We see growing demand for Active Protection Systems, counter-UAS capabilities, the elimination of incoming threats, and real-time sensing — all areas where VisionWave maintains a clear technological edge.”
This initiative directly aligns with VisionWave’s previously disclosed strategic roadmap. As noted in the Company’s most recent SEC filings:
“The Indian Ministry of Defense is working with Target to install and deploy its solutions along India’s borders. This engagement is structured as a 10-year agreement to provide Target’s solutions and ongoing services. As part of this initiative, Target anticipates establishing manufacturing facilities in India, enabling a substantial long-term partnership and large-scale deployment.”
(Source: SEC filing, VisionWave S-4/A Prospectus, Page 170)
VisionWave remains committed to advancing international partnerships that align with its mission to deliver dependable, real-time, and life-saving technologies to defense and security forces worldwide.
About VisionWave Holdings Inc.
VisionWave Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) is a U.S.-based defense technology company advancing next-generation battlefield capabilities through EI-powered sensing platforms and autonomous defense systems. Leveraging proprietary super-resolution radar, multispectral, and radio-frequency imaging technologies, VisionWave provides real-time threat detection, enhanced force survivability, and superior decision-making across air, land, and sea domains. (Source: PR Newswire)
22 Aug 25. India approves additional Tejas fighter procurement. India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a proposal to procure an additional 97 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The CCS approved the proposal, which was submitted by the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and covers associated equipment for the air force, on 19 August, HAL said in a stock market filing on 21 August. The approval for the acquisition of the 97 Tejas Mk 1A aircraft is in addition to the 73 Mk 1As and 10 trainers contracted by the IAF in 2021. The approval for the new batch of single-engine Tejas Mk 1A comes more than a year after the Indian MoD issued a tender to HAL for the proposed procurement. In 2024 the proposed value of the acquisition was estimated at INR650 bn (USD7.42 bn). HAL had not responded to Janes questions at the time of publication. Janes first reported the IAF’s interest in acquiring additional Tejas Mk 1As in August 2023. The acquisition is part of a plan by the Indian MoD to rebuild IAF combat strength with a domestically developed fighter aircraft platform. The IAF’s combat strength has declined in recent years and is expected to further decline in September 2025 when the IAF formally retires its Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft from service. The retirement of the MiG-21 fleet will reduce the IAF’s combat squadron strength from 31 to 29, according to Janes Military Intelligence. For more information, please see India issues tender for 97 additional Tejas Mk 1Aand India approves AoNs for more LCAs, army-navy equipment . (Source: Janes)
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