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July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

A U.S. autonomous aircraft completes high-speed test with 10x the range of Hellfire missile under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle has successfully completed critical flight tests under the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025, these trials validated the...

New AI alliance launched to accelerate defense innovation in the U.S.

Defense-focused investment firm Star26 Capital has partnered with Synthetic Darwin to integrate adaptive AI into its portfolio companies. Through the Darwinslab Ecosystem, AI agents autonomously evolve and optimize algorithms,...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and France partner to co-develop a $7.08B next-generation fighter jet engine.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended a major joint initiative with France to co-develop a 120 kN-class fighter jet engine, marking a pivotal step in India’s drive for defense...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

South Korea’s Boramae jet nears phase one completion with sixth prototype flight.

South Korea is aiming to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s, with initial deliveries of around 20 aircraft expected between 2026 and 2027....

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

BAE’s multi-rotor drone successfully conducts first APKWS air-to-air missile test.

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated air-to-air capability by firing laser-guided APKWS rockets from its TRV-150 drone. The trial, held at Dugway Proving Ground, marks the first time APKWS munitions...

Epirus secures $43M U.S. Army deal for Gen II anti-drone directed-energy weapon.

Epirus has been awarded a $43.55 million contract by the US Army to supply its next-generation directed-energy weapon, capable of neutralizing drone swarms using high-power microwaves. The contract includes...

UK selects Cubic to provide live training weapon effects simulation systems.

Cubic Defence UK has signed a two-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the new Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A). This system will...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK unveils next-gen stealth fighter demonstrator featuring advanced digital technologies.

The United Kingdom has revealed a new combat air demonstrator concept that showcases advanced stealth shaping, digital flight control, and modern manufacturing techniques. The concept image displays a twin-engine...

Romania to become Europe’s first operator of Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system.

Romania will become the first European country to procure Israel’s Iron Dome air and missile defense system. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu confirmed that a formal agreement with Rafael,...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Kuwait deploys Turkish Bayraktar drones to enhance national defense capabilities.

Kuwait has officially received its first batch of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial systems from Turkey, marking the milestone with a launch event at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The...