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October 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Komodo Robot Evolved Into Air Defense System

A new collaborative defense project between Croatia’s DOK-ING and Slovenia’s Valhalla has produced an advanced robotic combat system capable of integrating short-range air defense and ground warfare operations. The...

October 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

New Bulgaria-Germany Ammo Factory Strengthens EU Defense

Bulgaria has partnered with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall to establish a new ammunition and gunpowder production complex valued at more than one billion euros. The facility will be located...

October 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Hyundai-HII Collaboration Set to Strengthen US Shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a new agreement to cooperate on commercial and defense shipbuilding, expanding overall US naval production capacity. The...

October 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Malaysia, South Korea Partner on Advanced Weapons Collaboration

South Korea and Malaysia have formalized a defense cooperation pact aimed at advancing joint efforts in weapons development and military modernization. The agreement establishes a government-to-government framework to guide...

October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

Hanwha-KIMS Alliance Drives South Korea’s Aircraft Engine Progress

The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) and Hanwha Aerospace have launched a joint research center in Changwon to advance the development of core materials for aircraft engines. The...

October 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK, Ukraine Seal Pact to Build Thousands of Octopus-100 Drones

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have taken their defense partnership to a new level with an agreement to jointly manufacture thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. Announced under the “Build...

October 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall Teams with Indonesia to Co-Develop Next-Generation Ammunition Tech

PT Pindad, Indonesia’s state-run defense manufacturer, has partnered with Rheinmetall of Germany to jointly develop next-generation ammunition technologies. The collaboration builds on Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to expand international defense...

October 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea, AV Team to Expand Military Drones

AeroVironment and Korean Air have partnered to develop a tactical unmanned aerial system for South Korea, centered on the JUMP 20 drone. The fixed-wing VTOL UAS supports long-range operations...

October 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

KAI, LG Create Micro-LED Displays for Simulators

LG Electronics and Korea Aerospace Industries have agreed to jointly develop next-generation flight simulator displays using LG’s Magnit micro-LED technology. The system features a 3.9-meter curved screen that enhances...

October 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI, Dutch Team on Compact Uncrewed Drone

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has formalized a partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to jointly develop an innovative small uncrewed aerial system for performing a range of...