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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...

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,...

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...

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...

May 27, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

Russia Modifies Iskander Missile to Beat Ukrainian Patriot System

Russia recently launched upgraded Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine, designed to be more difficult to intercept—even for advanced systems like the US-made Patriot. According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson...

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Indra Tests AESA Radar on Leopard Tanks for Countering Drones

Indra has successfully tested its Nemus active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on Leopard main battle tanks. Designed for modern combat environments where drones pose a significant threat, the...

Rauma Launches First Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa Warship

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has launched the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette in Satakunta. The event saw the vessel transferred from its assembly center to a dock basin,...

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...

French Company to Supply Philippine Coast Guard With 40 Patrol Craft

“The Philippines has reached an agreement with French ship manufacturer OCEA for the delivery of 40 rapid patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. According to the agreement, the...

May 26, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Switzerland Joins European Cyber Defense Effort

The EU has approved Switzerland’s participation in the “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF) project, which links national cyber training infrastructures across Europe. Under the initiative, participants carry out joint exercises,...