May, 2025 - currentdefencenews.com

UK to Invest $1.3B in New Offensive Cyber Unit, AI-Driven Targeting Network

“The UK is investing over one billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in building a new offensive cyber team and developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled targeting network designed to speed up...

Israel Unleashes High-Powered Laser Weapon in Combat for First Time

“Israel has conducted the first known combat usage of a high-powered laser weapon, shooting down kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon. A video of the interception was released...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

General Atomics to Develop Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones for US

“GA-ASI has won a $99.3 million deal to design next-generation drones for the US for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. The main highlight of the GHOST program was...

Japan in Talks to Procure Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics

“To assist military logistics operations, Japan is in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the possible purchase of the K-RACER drone. Following a successful 2024 demonstration in which...

Babcock Rolls Out First British Type 31 Frigate in Scotland

“The first Type 31 frigate for the Royal Navy was unveiled by Babcock at its Rosyth, Scotland, plant. The occasion represents the HMS Venturer (F12)’s shift from its three-year...

May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Merz Says Germany, Ukraine to Jointly Produce Long-Range Weapons

“On Wednesday, during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Berlin will assist Kyiv in developing new long-range weapons capable of reaching targets...

Czech Company Unveils Autonomous Ground Drone for Military Logistics

“The Czech defense firm LPP Holding has introduced an independent unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for military logistics, notably for casualty evacuation and ammo supply.” The “Hornet” UGV can...

Hanwha Lands $40M Radar Deal for New S. Korean Air Defense Missile

“Hanwha Systems has won a 54.7-billion-won ($39.7 million) contract to build a next-generation radar for South Korea’s future long-range air defense missile system. The agreement includes a prototype multi-function...

May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

India Approves Development of Prototype Advanced Fighter Jet

“Three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, India’s defense minister gave the green light on Tuesday to a project to build a prototype of an advanced fighter jet,...

Sweden Unveils $501M Military Aid Package for Ukraine

Sweden has committed 4.8 billion Swedish krona ($501 million) to its 19th military aid package for Ukraine, which is at war. Through coordinated international initiatives, the measure aims to...