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December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Türkiye Tests Tolun Bunker Buster on F-16

Türkiye has demonstrated a key milestone in indigenous strike capability with the successful F-16 launch of the Tolun guided munition. Originally tested on UAVs, Tolun’s transition to manned aircraft...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

SAMP/T NG Test Success Fuels Ukraine Talks

The first operational firing of France’s SAMP/T NG marks a milestone in European air defense modernization. Featuring a new digital command module and the Ground Fire AESA radar, the...

December 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Korea Develops Autonomous Naval Teaming Backbone

South Korea is taking concrete steps toward operational manned-unmanned teaming at sea by developing a suite of core technologies for combat unmanned surface vessels intended to operate alongside crewed...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

New Ratel IFV Signals Poland Armor Upgrade

Poland’s new Ratel infantry fighting vehicle highlights a shift toward heavier, more survivable armored platforms. Designed to withstand direct hits from 30 mm cannons at combat distances, the IFV...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

USAF Picks PhantomStrike Radar for VISTA

The US Air Force has chosen Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar to equip its X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA), marking a significant step in advancing autonomous and AI-enabled flight...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Marines Trial Red Wolf Missile on AH-1Z

The US Marine Corps has successfully test-fired L3Harris’ Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, demonstrating low-altitude, long-range strike capability. The trial supports the Corps’ push for...

December 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed ER GMLRS Breaks 100 km Range

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested its Extended-Range GMLRS rocket, achieving a flight distance of 112 kilometers during a HIMARS launch at White Sands. The test validates improved range, accuracy,...

December 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lockheed, 4iG Study HIMARS on Hungarian Trucks

Hungary is moving closer to deploying NATO-standard long-range artillery after Lockheed Martin and 4iG launched talks on integrating HIMARS-compatible launcher systems locally. The launcher loader module offers interoperability with...

December 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop Tests Towed Mine Sonar on USV

Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated its AN/AQS-24 mine-hunting sonar operating from an unmanned surface vessel, advancing the US Navy’s goal of shifting hazardous mine countermeasure missions away from sailors....

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

HII Pushes ROMULUS ASV Toward Sea Trials

Huntington Ingalls Industries is progressing development of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family, with a prototype scheduled for sea trials in late 2026. Designed for long-endurance, open-ocean operations, ROMULUS...