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‘BLAZE’ AI-Powered Counter-Drone System Debuts from Latvian Startup

Origin Robotics, a Latvian defense business, has unveiled “BLAZE,” an autonomous, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered counter-drone system created to identify and eliminate high-speed aerial threats. Compared to expensive missile interceptors...

The United States has given Norway the go-ahead to buy AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

The possible $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway has been approved by the US State Department. The transaction consists of 300 AIM-9X Block II...

Using a “cold launch,” the US Navy tests a sea-based hypersonic missile.

The Conventional Prompt Strike, the first sea-based hypersonic missile in the nation, was subjected to an end-to-end flight test by the US Navy. The test, which was carried out...

May 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Lima’s New Submarine to be Jointly Developed by Peru and South Korea

As part of Peru’s overall maritime modernization initiative, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has reached an agreement with the state-owned Peruvian shipbuilder SIMA to collaborate on the...

May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

To create the next-generation SHORAD capability for the UK, Thales and L3Harris are working together.

In order to create an integrated short-range air defense command and control capability for the United Kingdom, L3Harris Technologies has signed a contract with Thales UK.The joint solution will...

German drone manufacturer to deliver UAVs to Spain

Quantum Systems, a German technology firm, has agreed to provide the Spanish Armed Forces with mid-range reconnaissance drones. According to the framework agreement, Madrid will get 91 Vector systems....

A Multi-Mission Drone Boat for the Changing Face of Maritime Warfare Is Unveiled by a UK Firm

The British autonomous business SubSea Craft has unveiled a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) called “MARS” that is intended to address the changing demands of modern naval warfare. The...

The sale of $3.5 billion worth of AMRAAM missiles to Saudi Arabia was authorized by the United States.

The prospective sale of an estimated $3.5 billion worth of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Saudi Arabia has been approved by the US State Department. The...

Iran Introduces New Ballistic Missile with 1,200 km Range

In the midst of growing tensions with the West, Iranian state television announced that the country had unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers...

Northrop Unveils ‘Lumberjack’ Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

At the Modern Day Marine exhibition in Washington, DC, Northrop Grumman unveiled its one-way assault drone, the “Lumberjack.” The modular, jet-powered loitering munition may be launched from the ground...