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February 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

The United Kingdom recycles Tornado planes in order to 3D print parts for the next generation of combat aircraft engines.

The UK’s next generation of military aircraft will use 3D-printed new components made from ground-down parts of decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado planes. Recycling was targeted for components with...

January 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israeli Businesses to Install Cutting-Edge Robotic Armaments on Logistics Drones

HevenDrones and SMARTSHOOTER, two Israeli companies, have proclaimed a strategic alliance to equip logistics drones with sophisticated robotic weapon systems. The businesses will combine the state-of-the-art SMASH Dragon weapon...

December 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

IAF, DRDO Modify Su-30 MKIs to Test Indigenous Astra Missile

In a significant move to bolster its air combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has launched a project...

December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

BrahMos-2K Hypersonic Missile Under Review by BrahMos Aerospace After Input

BrahMos Aerospace, in collaboration with Russia, is reassessing the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile’s design and pricing after receiving a tepid response from potential stakeholders. Concerns over high development and...

December 14, 2024
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Air Platforms

Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom will collaborate on the development of the next generation of fighter aircraft.

In a joint initiative, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan unveiled plans on Friday to create a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms

India and the United Kingdom are collaborating to create the Indian Navy’s fleet of amphibious warships.

For more than ten years, the Indian Navy has been attempting to purchase amphibious warships or Landing Platform Docks (LPD). The idea is gaining traction now that India is...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

Japanese Defense Ministry Picks T-6C Texan II to Train Next-Gen JASDF Pilots

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced its selection of Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainer to replace the Fuji T-7 aircraft currently used...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Brazilian Navy Teams Up with EDGE Group to Develop Maritime Counter-Drone Solutions

UAE defense giant EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to jointly develop and field advanced counter-drone systems for naval applications. The collaboration...