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May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

For the US, General Atomics Will Create the Next Generation of GHOST ISR/Strike Drones

“General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3 million deal to create next-generation drones for the United States that will carry out intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack...

For the first time, Israel uses a strong laser weapon in combat.

“Israel has carried out the first known combat use of a high-powered laser weapon, shooting down kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon.” A video of the interception was...

UK to invest $1.3 billion in a new offensive cyber unit and an AI-driven targeting network

The UK is investing over a billion pounds ($1.3 billion) to create a new offensive cyber unit and construct an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled targeting network with the goal of...

May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

According to Merz, Ukraine and Germany will collaborate to manufacture long-range weapons.

During a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Berlin will assist Kyiv in creating novel long-range weaponry capable of reaching targets...

Scotland’s Babcock Unveils the First British Type 31 Frigate

“At its plant in Rosyth, Scotland, Babcock has unveiled the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate. Before being inducted into the military, the HMS Venturer (F12) goes through its...

Japan is discussing the acquisition of the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for military logistics.

Japan is now discussing the possibility of purchasing the K-RACER drone from Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in order to assist with military logistics operations. Following a successful 2024 demonstration...

May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

May 27, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

To get around the Ukrainian Patriot system, Russia changes the Iskander missile.

The event represented the conclusion of the vessel’s outfitting process before it was delivered and commissioned into service; it was moved from its assembly center to a dock basin.