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May 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The US Coast Guard and the Philippines participate in military exercises in the South China Sea.

The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila’s armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in...

May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia to Create Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

The Australian government has launched a military program to develop medium-range precision loitering munition systems. Part of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) mission, the Talon Strike program will...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

For enhanced hypersonic defense, the United States gets its first improved AN/TPY-2 radar.

The US Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar to detect, track, and discriminate among ballistic missile threats. Fully equipped with a Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor,...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

Largest Radar Order Ever Given to Kongsberg SHORAD Goes to Danish Company

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has contracted Danish firm Weibel Scientific to supply XENTA surveillance radars for short-range air defense. The over 500-million Danish kroner ($75.5 million) contract will be...

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Over 2,000 km of precision strike weapon will be developed jointly by the UK and Germany.

The UK and Germany will jointly develop a “deep-precision strike” weapon with a range of over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) in the coming years. No details of the future...

May 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

The US Navy awarded Raytheon a $580 million contract for its next-generation jammer.

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $580-million follow-on production contract for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. This covers the additional production of NGJ-MB pod shipsets, including...

May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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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Missile and Missile Defense

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 15, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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...