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March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

Parsons and the US Air Force to Equip Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Bomb Detonating Laser

To install a directed energy bomb disposal system on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Parsons Corporation has partnered with the US Air Force. The initiative is a component...

February 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

Xona and the US Air Force collaborate on a novel GPS replacement.

Xona’s commercial solution is rapidly becoming a possible rival as the US military looks for alternatives to GPS. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded the firm a...

February 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

To supply armor for the US Army’s FLRAA rotorcraft, Integris and QinetiQ have formed a partnership.

In order to increase the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), Integris Composites and QinetiQ US will collaborate. The defense manufacturers will create armor...

February 20, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

In India, Rafael and L&T will co-produce the Trophy Active Protection System.

A deal has been struck between Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to provide the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) for Indian platforms. With...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

France Selects KNDS and Safran to Investigate Future Robotic Land Platform Technology

The French defense acquisition agency (DGA) has signed a framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to investigate technologies for robotic land platforms. The seven-year DROIDE...

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...