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August 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

South Korea’s KF-21 Gets Hanwha AESA Radar

Hanwha unveils mass production AESA radar for KF-21 at Yongin hub. Up to 40 units will be delivered by 2028 under Seoul’s program to advance fighter jet avionics.

August 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

New Beretta, Sako Rifles Target UK L85 Replacement

Project Grayburn sees BDT UK pitch Beretta and Sako rifles to replace L85 by 2030, with phased procurement of up to 172,000 weapons.

August 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Updated Slovak ‘Wolf’ Vehicle Hunts Enemy Drones

Wolf 25 AD by DefTech features a 4×4 armored chassis, 450-hp engine, 100 km/h speed, and 700 km range for drone and ground threat defense.

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. Army Initiates Major Revamp to Enhance Unified Air, Missile, and Space Defense Capabilities

The Army’s modernization drive expands across air, missile, and space domains, creating a layered defense posture. New units, sensors, and AI tools will shape a 2040-ready force that’s agile,...

August 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Thailand Deploys High-Energy Laser System to Neutralize UAVs

Thailand’s army has launched a new high-energy laser weapon to tackle UAV threats. This cutting-edge directed energy weapon uses focused power beams for accurate, round-the-clock defense against drones, helping...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Army Helicopter Nav Tech Unveiled After DC Incident

After a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a jet in DC, killing 67, the US Army is deploying new navigation tech. Around 1,700 Stratus devices will go to helicopter...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Philippine ‘kamikaze’ drone mimics civilian boat for stealth attacks

To bolster maritime security, the Philippines introduced a kamikaze-style unmanned boat resembling civilian vessels. The system uses stealth and surprise for coastal defense and reflects an emerging focus on...

July 31, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Aselsan reveals new tactical systems

Turkish defense firm Aselsan has introduced next-gen tactical systems at IDEF 2025, including solutions for electronic warfare, counter-drone operations, and secure communication. Highlighting the lineup is KORAL 200, a...

July 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Raytheon Introduces New Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system, the MTS-A-HD, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for US Navy helicopter crews in high-risk environments. This advanced...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Turkey Introduces Its First Hypersonic Missile with a Range of 800 Kilometers

Turkey has introduced the Tayfun Block-4, an advanced version of its short-range ballistic missile with hypersonic capabilities. Designed for high-speed maneuverability and enhanced penetration of air defenses, the missile...