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July 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

India’s first autonomous hard-kill drone interceptor, ‘vajR’, was launched by Sharang Shakti.

Gurugram-based deep-tech startup Sharang Shakti has introduced vajR, a completely autonomous hard-kill drone interceptor system built to destroy enemy UAVs in real-time, representing a major step forward for India’s...

July 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

To increase its output of 155mm ammunition, Poland is investing $662 million.

According to a Wednesday statement, The government-backed Polish Capital Investment Fund (FIK) will provide over 2.4 billion zloty ($662.9 million) to four companies from the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)...

July 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Terma will help modernize Argentina’s F-16s.

Terma’s participation in the modernization and operational preparedness of 24 ex-Royal Danish Air Force F-16 aircraft has been strengthened by a support agreement with the Argentine Air Force and...

July 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

To increase the range of its submarine attacks, India finishes developing the K-5 nuclear ballistic missile.

The K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), a nuclear-capable system with an operational range of 5,000 to 6,000 kilometers, has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)....

July 3, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The FDI frigates of the Hellenic Navy are outfitted with cybersecure navigation systems by Exail.

Exail has been chosen by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s Defense and Intervention Frigates (FDI). The Marins Inertial Navigation System (INS), Netans Data Distribution...

July 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

The PLA Navy’s first “Made In China” aircraft carrier, the Shandong, docks in Hong Kong with J-15 fighters.

China’s second carrier, the Shandong, which is over 300 meters (1,000 feet) long and was commissioned in 2019, is crucial to the nation’s regional aspirations under President Xi Jinping,...

July 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Daimler Truck and Arquus are collaborating to offer military trucks to France.

“THE HAGUE, Netherlands – A new strategic alliance between French military vehicle manufacturer Arquus and Germany’s Daimler Truck aims to supply the French military with new military trucks. A...

July 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Diehl and Sener Collaborate on Hypersonics, UGVs, and Remote Carriers

Diehl Defence of Germany and the Spanish engineering company Sener have inked a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their partnership in a number of new defense technologies, such as...

July 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

A $2.23 billion agreement for Romanian V/SHORAD defense is secured by Rafael.

Romania’s Very Short and Short Range Air Defense (V/SHORAD) acquisition program has been awarded to Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The Romanian Ministry of National Defense chose the 1.9...

July 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

To service its fleet of F-16s, Iraq signs a $118 million contract with the US business Vectrus.

“To support its F-16 fighter jets, Iraq has signed a $118 million contract with Vectrus Systems. The contract, which falls under the US foreign military sales program, includes base...