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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...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

AI-powered naval radar developed to enable real-time threat detection at sea.

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system designed for rapid maritime threat identification. Conducted off the U.S. West Coast, the trials brought together teams...

July 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan places an order for Airbus H160s.

Nagoya City Fire Bureau ordered an Airbus H160 for rescue, firefighting, and disaster missions. Configured with bucket or belly tank, the H160 replaces older aircraft and enhances aerial response....

July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

The US and Ukraine have started a cooperative gunpowder manufacturing operation.

Ukroboronprom and D&M Holding will co-produce gunpowder in the US to support Ukraine’s 155mm artillery shell production. The JV boosts self-reliance and secures supply chains amid global shortages and...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Kratos and Airbus present the Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ to the German Air Force.

Airbus and Kratos will jointly offer the XQ-58A Valkyrie to Germany by 2029. This low-cost, loyal wingman drone can operate autonomously or with crewed platforms. Priced under €10M, it...

LIG Nex1 of South Korea Introduces Modular Missiles for More Intelligent, Swarm-Ready Attacks

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 introduced modular missiles: a 250-lb multi-role missile for EW, strike, and ISR; and a 1,000-lb AI-guided missile for low-altitude, long-range land and sea attacks. These...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Avilus introduces a trio of “New Generation” UAVs for rescue, reconnaissance, and resupply.

German company Avilus launched two UAVs: Bossard, with 2,500 km surveillance range and all-weather tracking, and Grille, a modular, fast-response drone with parachute recovery. Both are designed for tactical,...

The Pentagon hires a contractor to construct the command center for the Guam defense system.

The US Department of Defense awarded Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC a $295 million contract to build a missile defense command center in Guam, including fuel and power facilities. The center...