Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

August 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Australian Company Secures Deal for 100-Kilowatt Laser-Based Anti-Drone Technology

EOS of Australia has won a €71.4 million ($83 million) contract from an undisclosed NATO ally for its 100-kilowatt-class laser-based system to counter drones. Set for completion between 2025...

August 6, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Russia Creates World’s First Anti-Drone Rifle Simulator for Virtual Training

The US Army’s CAML program, drawing bids from Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, aims to develop advanced heavy and medium autonomous launchers. CAML Heavy will use a 15-ton vehicle to...

August 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army’s Autonomous Launcher Program Attracts Lockheed and Raytheon

Kongsberg won a contract valued at $118 million to supply remote turrets for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 fleet, with the option to increase to $271.5...

August 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Kongsberg Selected to Provide Remote Turrets for US Marine ACV-30 Fleet

The KF-21 Boramae, launched by South Korea in 2011, seeks to modernize its air force by replacing F-4 and F-5 jets by 2026. The aircraft is 17 meters long,...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Dismisses Interest in Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Combat Aircraft

Despite speculation, India is not considering the South Korean KF-21 Boramae in its ongoing effort to procure 114 advanced jets to replace older fighters. Official statements confirm that the...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Spain Prioritizes European Aircraft Over American F-35 Fighter Jets

Spain has announced it will not acquire the US-manufactured F-35 fighter jets, choosing to pursue European-made aircraft instead, as reported by El Pais and confirmed by the defense ministry....

August 5, 2025
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Cybersecurity

DARPA Partners with RTX to Advance Automated Cyber Threat Detection

RTX’s BBN Technologies has been selected by DARPA for its INGOTS program, designed to develop technologies that can automatically map, modify, and counteract cyber exploit chains. With hacking threats...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Final C-295 Transport Aircraft Handed Over to India by Airbus

Marking a milestone in defense modernization, India has received all 16 C-295 transport aircraft ordered from Airbus in Spain, with further units to be produced within India in partnership...

August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

V-BAT Drone Passes US Coast Guard Trials for Cutter-Based Operations

After successfully evaluating the V-BAT VTOL drone, the US Coast Guard is ready to deploy it on its cutter fleet. Chosen for its ability to operate on confined decks,...

August 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Italian Navy Commissions Advanced Multi-Role Warship

Italy’s newest multi-role frigate, the Emilio Bianchi, was handed over as part of Italy–France defense cooperation. The state-of-the-art vessel boasts stealth features, top-speed propulsion, advanced sensor suites, missile systems,...