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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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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,...

The Pentagon hires a business to construct the command center for Guam’s defense system.

The US Department of Defense has contracted a Guam-based firm to build an air and missile defense system command center in the strategically important US island territory. Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Avilus Debuts ‘New Generation’ Trio of UAVs for Rescue, Recon, and Resupply

German drone-maker Avilus has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that targets improvements on long-range reconnaissance, medical support, and tactical response. The new portfolio begins with...

The modular missiles unveiled by South Korea’s LIG Nex1 are designed to execute smarter, swarming assaults.

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has introduced a pair of modular missiles that blend autonomy, payload flexibility, and multi-mission versatility. The first is a 250-pound (113-kilogram) missile built for strike,...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

For the German Air Force, Airbus and Kratos promote Valkyrie as a “Loyal Wingman.”

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029....