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July 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

India’s first autonomous hard-kill drone interceptor, ‘vajR’, was launched by Sharang Shakti.

Gurugram-based deep-tech startup Sharang Shakti has introduced vajR, a completely autonomous hard-kill drone interceptor system built to destroy enemy UAVs in real-time, representing a major step forward for India’s...

June 30, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Zen’s new optical filter intends to make laser-based training easier.

A “Zen Technologies” company in India has created an optical filter that may increase the accuracy, longevity, and ease of maintenance of laser training systems for the military. The...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

The first flight of South Korea’s indigenous minesweeping helicopter takes place.

South Korea has conducted the first flight of its prototype of an indigenous mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft in South Gyeongsang Province. The display is a component of a...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

In a new air defense variant from Thales and KNDS, RAPIDFire is now ground-based.

“Thales and KNDS France have unveiled a land-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, which is intended to defend valuable assets in fast-moving battlefields. The system is capable...

June 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The US Navy Begins Construction on a 400 kW Laser Designed to Destroy Hypersonic Targets and Drones

“In order to create one of the most potent shipboard laser weapons in the world, the US Navy has launched a $29.9 million initiative. The goal of the initiative,...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Indian Firm Unveils Kamikaze Drone with 100 Kilometer Range

At a defense aviation show in Paris, France, the Indian company Flying Wedge Defense and Aerospace (FWDA) introduced a loitering munition with a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles)....

June 25, 2025
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Air Platforms

Under NATO, the UK will reintroduce aircraft with nuclear weapon capability.

Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO’s nuclear mission, expanding the country’s deterrence arsenal, which is currently limited to submarine-launched missiles,” Prime Minister...

June 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The First Trial of an MQ-28A Ghost Bat Outside of a Training Location Has Concluded in Australia

The Royal Australian Air Force has finished Exercise Carlsbad at Base Tindal, Northern Territory, testing the MQ-28A Ghost Bat in a new environment outside South Australia. The exercise focused...

May 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

For the first time, Israel uses a strong laser weapon in combat.

“Israel has carried out the first known combat use of a high-powered laser weapon, shooting down kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon.” A video of the interception was...

May 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Scotland’s Babcock Unveils the First British Type 31 Frigate

“At its plant in Rosyth, Scotland, Babcock has unveiled the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate. Before being inducted into the military, the HMS Venturer (F12) goes through its...