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November 27, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

New Russian Flamethrower Drone Unveiled to Counter Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have developed a novel “flamethrower drone” capable of incinerating nearby targets with a stream of fire. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is equipped with a small tank...

November 27, 2024
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Air Platforms

L3Harris Joins Effort to Establish F-35 Sustainment Center in Canada

Canada has collaborated with L3Harris’ Quebec-based segment to assess the requirements for establishing an F-35 sustainment facility for its air force. This proposed depot is integral to Ottawa’s ongoing...

November 26, 2024
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Naval Platforms

NVL Group Kicks Off Build of Reconnaissance Ship for German Navy

NVL Group has commenced construction of the German Navy’s first reconnaissance ship, the new Type 424 intelligence-gathering vessel (AGI), by cutting its steel. This initiates the fulfillment of an...

November 26, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

UK’s First XL-Class Autonomous Submarine Unveiled by BAE Systems

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated “Herne,” an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) built for military applications. This vessel is designed for a range of missions, including monitoring and protecting...

November 20, 2024
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First Two SIRTAP UAV Prototypes from Airbus Set for Unveiling by 2025

Airbus has reported substantial progress in the development of the initial high-performance SIRTAP drones intended for the Spanish Armed Forces. Currently, two SIRTAP prototypes are in the final assembly...

November 20, 2024
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Air Platforms

NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter Unveiled by Russia to Bridge Light and Heavy Classes

The development of Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter has progressed to the technical design phase, having successfully completed its preliminary and draft design stages. This medium-class helicopter, developed by...

November 19, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

SPEAR-3 Cruise Missile for F-35B Undergoes Flight Testing in UK

The UK recently conducted the maiden flight test of its in-development SPEAR-3 air-to-ground guided cruise missile. A Eurofighter Typhoon jet, operated by BAE Systems, launched the MBDA UK missile...

November 13, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

‘Greyshark’: Euroatlas Debuts Advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

German defense company Euroatlas has unveiled its new autonomous underwater vehicle, Greyshark, at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris. Tailored for undersea reconnaissance and surveillance, Greyshark is engineered to...

November 8, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Pakistan Successfully Test-Fires ‘SMASH’ Ballistic Missile from Naval Platform

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a domestically developed ship-launched ballistic missile. As reported by the military’s media wing, the missile has a range of 350 kilometers (217 miles)...

October 28, 2024
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Land Platforms

Polish Defense Firm Introduces VSHORAD System with Programmable Rounds

The Polish defense firm Pit-Radwar has unveiled the SA-35MM, a VSHORAD system equipped with a 35mm cannon and programmable airburst ammo. The ammunition is inductively programmed to explode at...