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May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

India Approves Prototype Development for Advanced Fighter Jet

Following almost three weeks of conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, India’s defense minister authorized on Tuesday the most recent initiative to increase domestic weapons manufacturing by creating a sophisticated fighter...

For a new South Korean air defense missile, Hanwha secures a $40 million radar contract.

“Hanwha Systems has won a 54.7 billion won ($39.7 million) deal to create a next-generation radar for South Korea’s future long-range air defense missile system.” The agreement includes a...

Czech business introduces independent ground drone for logistical support for the military

“The Czech defense business LPP Holding has debuted an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) created for military logistics, particularly ammunition delivery and casualty evacuation. The “Hornet” UGV has an...

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.

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronic
R&D

Leopard tanks are equipped with an AESA radar that Indra is testing as a countermeasure against drones.

The system is expected to be operational in Helsinki by 2027, and its sister ships by 2029.

The first Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa warship is launched by Rauma.

In November 2023, the first steel for the initial corvette’s hull was cut, and in February 2025, the hull was finished.

Sweden Announces $501M in Military Assistance for Ukraine

Sweden has pledged 4.8 billion Swedish krona ($501 million) for its 19th military aid package for Ukraine, which is at war. The measure aims to meet pressing defense needs...

French firm to provide the Philippine Coast Guard with 40 patrol boats

“The Philippines has reached an agreement with French ship manufacturer OCEA for the delivery of 40 rapid patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. According to the agreement, the...

May 26, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Switzerland Enters European Cyber Defense Initiative

Switzerland’s membership in the ‘Cyber Ranges Federation’ (CRF) initiative, which connects national cyber training infrastructures throughout Europe, has been authorized by the EU._x000D_ Participants in the project engage in...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

India, Germany reach agreement on a “strategic partnership” for the manufacture of ammunition

Germany’s Rheinmetall and India’s Reliance Defense have inked a memorandum of understanding to work together on the manufacturing of ammunition on a big scale._x000D_ Reliance’s creation of a greenfield...