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August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Forces to Receive Advanced Multi-Domain Planning Tools From Northrop

Northrop Grumman is developing next-gen mission planning tech for the US military under a $180 million contract. With $115 million going to the Air Force, the systems will support...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Eastern Gendarmerie Reinforced by Senegal Over Mali Border Security Concerns

Senegal is boosting its eastern defenses with new security units after militant attacks spilled over from Mali. Recent assaults by JNIM have prompted Dakar to establish specialized brigades and...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Air Force, Northrop carry out initial firing of Sentinel missile’s stage two engine

A new milestone was reached in the Sentinel ICBM development as Northrop Grumman and the USAF tested the stage-two rocket motor in a simulated space environment. Utilizing digital models,...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New MQ-9 control system unveiled by GA-ASI and Tobyhanna Army Depot

A joint effort by Tobyhanna Depot and GA-ASI now enables full diagnostics and repair for MQ-9 Reaper ground control systems. The program enhances operational readiness as drones like the...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea rolls out upgraded ballistic missile defense units

The Cheongung-II missile system’s second phase is now in deployment, reinforcing South Korea’s defense against aerial and missile threats. The system integrates advanced radar and control technologies, improving detection...

August 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

New Indra site to support European and Spanish defense vehicle manufacturing

Spain’s Indra will operate a new advanced manufacturing hub to support European military vehicle systems. The complex will enhance integration of digital and AI-driven systems in ground platforms.

July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India begins construction of the first AI-equipped patrol ship to combat maritime threats.

India has commenced construction of its first artificial intelligence-powered patrol vessel, designed to enhance maritime security and conduct multi-role missions throughout its exclusive economic zone. The new vessel, named...

July 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Under the EU’s defense plan, France’s SEAir will create an unmanned surface vessel.

French company SEAir has unveiled its ARROW project—a fully autonomous, uncrewed surface vessel—developed under a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) initiative funded by the European Defence Fund and coordinated by...

July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan Presents Australia With an Improved Mogambi Frigate

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has offered a customized Mogami-class frigate to Australia as part of its general-purpose frigate procurement program. This version features upgraded systems aligned with US military...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

To combat fast craft and drone threats, MBDA updates the MISTRAL 3 missile.

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 air defense missile to effectively counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a common naval threat. The improvements, validated in a Spanish live-fire test,...