July, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

U.S. autonomous air vehicle achieves high-speed test success with 10x the range of Hellfire under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries has successfully completed high-speed flight tests for its Barracuda-100M Autonomous Air Vehicle (AAV), part of the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025,...

U.S. launches new AI partnership to accelerate defense innovation and scalability.

Star26 Capital has partnered with Synthetic Darwin to equip its defense portfolio companies with advanced, self-evolving AI via the Darwinslab Ecosystem. This collaboration allows for rapid creation and evolution...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and France collaborate to co-develop $7.08B next-gen fighter jet engine.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended partnering with France for co-developing a 120 kN class fighter jet engine for its AMCA program. Valued at ₹61,000 crore, the project includes...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

South Korea’s Boramae jet program nears phase one completion with sixth prototype flight.

South Korea aims to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s. The initial batch of 20 is scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2027,...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

BAE Systems tests multi-rotor drone firing APKWS in first air-to-air engagement.

BAE Systems has completed a successful test of APKWS laser-guided rockets launched from its TRV-150 uncrewed drone—marking the first such air-to-air engagement. The TRV-150, derived from the T-150 logistics...

Epirus wins $43M U.S. Army contract for Gen II anti-drone directed-energy system.

Epirus has won a $43.55-million contract from the US Army to deliver two next-generation IFPC-HPM Gen II systems, designed to neutralize drone swarms using high-power microwave technology. The systems...

UK selects Cubic to provide live training systems for realistic weapons effects simulation.

Cubic Defence UK has signed a two-year agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence to supply the Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A), enhancing realism in soldier...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK reveals stealth-based future fighter demonstrator with advanced digital architecture.

The UK has revealed a new air combat demonstrator concept designed to test stealth design, advanced digital flight controls, and innovative manufacturing techniques for next-generation fighter aircraft. The unveiled...

Romania set to become first European operator of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.

Romania is set to acquire the Iron Dome air and missile defense system from Israel, becoming the first European country to adopt the platform. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Kuwait begins deployment of Turkey-made Bayraktar drones to boost aerial capabilities.

Kuwait has received its first shipment of Bayraktar TB2 tactical drones from Turkey, celebrating the delivery at a launch ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The $367-million procurement...