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May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

For the US, General Atomics Will Create the Next Generation of GHOST ISR/Strike Drones

“General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3 million deal to create next-generation drones for the United States that will carry out intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack...

May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Approves Prototype Development for Advanced Fighter Jet

Following almost three weeks of conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, India’s defense minister authorized on Tuesday the most recent initiative to increase domestic weapons manufacturing by creating a sophisticated fighter...

May 27, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

To get around the Ukrainian Patriot system, Russia changes the Iskander missile.

The event represented the conclusion of the vessel’s outfitting process before it was delivered and commissioned into service; it was moved from its assembly center to a dock basin.

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

Leopard tanks are equipped with an AESA radar that Indra is testing as a countermeasure against drones.

The system is expected to be operational in Helsinki by 2027, and its sister ships by 2029.

May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia to Create Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

The Australian government has launched a military program to develop medium-range precision loitering munition systems. Part of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) mission, the Talon Strike program will...

May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

S. Korea Considers Enhancements to Missiles, Rocket Launchers, and K9 Howitzers

South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower. The country’s Defense Agency for Technology and Quality...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus’s SIRTAP drone will be equipped with navigation technology from Grafinta and Exail.

French company Exail and Spanish firm Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. The UmiX-40 provides high-precision navigation and stabilization in a compact...

May 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Training of Polish F-35A Lightning II Pilots is Finished

The Polish Air Force’s first group of pilots trained for the multirole combat plane, the F-35A Lightning II. The pilots finished all of their theoretical and simulator exercises before...

May 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

As the region moves closer to war, India evaluates sophisticated naval mines.

“India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have test-fired a locally built underwater sea mine. The Multi-Influence Ground Mine was created to improve the navy’s...

With a $533 million investment, Tekever intends to revolutionize the British defense industry.

The British-Portuguese tech company Tekever has announced a 400 million pound ($533 million) investment in the UK’s defense research, infrastructure, and technological advancement. Overmatch is the name of Tekever’s...