Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

October 24, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Saronic Introduces Largest Unmanned Maritime Vessel in Support of Pentagon’s China Program

The defense technology company Saronic Technologies has unveiled its biggest autonomous surface vessel so far, the 24-foot Corsair. This new ASV comes after the introduction of the 14-foot Cutlass...

October 24, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

AI-Driven Combat Drone Concepts Unveiled by Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries revealed two artificial intelligence-driven collaborative combat aircraft concepts at Tokyo’s Japan International Aerospace event. The first, a tactical combat support drone shown as a 1:10-scale model,...

October 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

F-35 Modernization and Contract Setbacks Squeeze Lockheed’s Finances

According to Lockheed Martin executives on an earnings call, the company expects to sign a contract with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 lots by the...

October 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Australia announces $4.7 billion agreement to buy US air defense missiles.

This week, Australia confirmed a $4.7 billion purchase of American SM-2 and SM-6 missiles, considered two of the world’s most advanced air defense interceptors, as part of a major...

October 22, 2024
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Land Platforms

India Unveils Fourth Nuclear Submarine Quietly; Ex-Project Director Labels First Submarine a “Historic Landmark”

India has quietly introduced its fourth locally constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, codenamed S-4*, which can launch nuclear missiles. The first indigenous SSBN was launched in 2009 and commissioned...

October 21, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Poland to Upgrade Bayraktar TB2 Drone Functionality With Latest Contract

Through a new logistical and service support contract with Turkish company Baykar, Poland aims to upgrade the operability of its 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones. The NATO Support and Procurement...

October 21, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey Set to Donate a Considerable Number of Kamikaze Drones to Albania

Turkey will supply Albania with a “significant number” of loitering munitions, emphasizing their closer ties. The donation is not intended as an aggressive act. Details on the exact quantity,...

October 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

India Achieves Major Leap in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

The Kargil conflict of 1999 revealed India’s surveillance weaknesses in the operational zone. Enemy positions were slow to be identified. In a creative move, a young IAF pilot used...

October 20, 2024
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Land Platforms

Hanwha Defense from South Korea Introduces New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has revealed a new wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, integrating the K9A2 turret with a Mack Defense military truck chassis. This entry is...

October 19, 2024
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Air Platforms

Mitsubishi of Japan Presents Video of Combat Support Drone Concept with J-20 Stealth Jet-Like Features

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan has revealed its concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) meant to work with the country’s next-gen fighter. The AI-based CCA concepts were...