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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,...

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. autonomous air vehicle achieves high-speed test success with 10x the range of Hellfire under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries has successfully completed high-speed flight tests for its Barracuda-100M Autonomous Air Vehicle (AAV), part of the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025,...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

AI-powered naval radar developed to enable real-time threat detection at sea.

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system designed for rapid maritime threat identification. Conducted off the U.S. West Coast, the trials brought together teams...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

UK reveals stealth-based future fighter demonstrator with advanced digital architecture.

The UK has revealed a new air combat demonstrator concept designed to test stealth design, advanced digital flight controls, and innovative manufacturing techniques for next-generation fighter aircraft. The unveiled...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

BAE Systems tests multi-rotor drone firing APKWS in first air-to-air engagement.

BAE Systems has completed a successful test of APKWS laser-guided rockets launched from its TRV-150 uncrewed drone—marking the first such air-to-air engagement. The TRV-150, derived from the T-150 logistics...