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To improve its air defenses, Turkey purchases over a hundred American-made missiles.

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey. Ankara requested 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles...

May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

S. Korea Considers Enhancements to Missiles, Rocket Launchers, and K9 Howitzers

South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower. The country’s Defense Agency for Technology and Quality...

May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

The Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle has been introduced by the EM&E Group.

Spanish defense contractor EM&E Group has exhibited its new Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle at an international military solutions convention in Madrid. The system is designed with modular architecture and...

Iveco Will Deliver 785 Military Logistics Vehicles to the Netherlands

The Netherlands has awarded Italian manufacturer Iveco Defence Vehicles a contract to supply 785 military logistic trucks and related support. Under the deal, the Dutch military will receive 8×8...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Airbus’s SIRTAP drone will be equipped with navigation technology from Grafinta and Exail.

French company Exail and Spanish firm Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. The UmiX-40 provides high-precision navigation and stabilization in a compact...

Taiwan Conducts First Live Test-Firing of New Land Sword II Missile

Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air...

May 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Macron says France is ‘Ready’ to Talk About Sending Nuclear-Armed Aircraft to Europe

France is prepared to open discussions with other European countries on deploying French warplanes armed with nuclear weapons on their territory, as the United States does in certain nations,...

Turkish Company Starts Sea Trials of Anti-Kamikaze USV Vessel

Turkish marine engineering company Anadolu Robotik has begun sea trials of its Arida-M counter-unmanned surface vehicle. The achievement marks the completion of the drone’s initial development stage following its...

May 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

In Madrid, the new European ‘NEMESIS’ self-propelled howitzer makes its debut.

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has unveiled the “NEMESIS,” Europe’s newest self-propelled howitzer, blending improved firepower, high mobility, and advanced automation into a tracked combat system. Unveiled at...

UAE Receives $1.4 Billion in Weapon Sales Approved by the United States

In advance of President Donald Trump’s trip this week, the State Department has given permission for the United Arab Emirates to purchase $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and...