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October 25, 2024
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A Observed for the First Time with ELL-8212/8222 Jammer and Astra Mk1 Missiles

An 18-minute test sortie conducted at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru marked a significant milestone in strengthening the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a next-generation, indigenously...

October 24, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Saronic Debuts Largest Unmanned Vessel for Pentagon’s Anti-China Operations

Saronic Technologies, a startup specializing in defense tech, has launched the Corsair, a 24-foot autonomous surface vessel—the largest in its fleet. The Corsair joins the previously released Cutlass and...

October 24, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Mitsubishi Showcases Innovative AI-Enabled Combat Drone Concepts

At the Japan International Aerospace event in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries presented two AI-enabled collaborative combat aircraft concepts. The first was a 1:10-scale tactical support drone for land-based missions,...

October 24, 2024
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Land Platforms

U.S. Army Grants Raytheon $676 Million in TOW Missile Contracts

Raytheon has delivered more than 700,000 Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) weapon systems to the U.S. military and allied forces globally. Since 2003, the TOW missile has been employed in...

October 24, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

Netherlands Authorized to Acquire $1.42 Billion in Radio Equipment Through FMS Program

The Netherlands has submitted a request to procure a range of non-Major Defense Equipment items, including AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-152A, AN/PRC-160, AN/PRC-163, and AN/PRC-167 radios. The request also covers tactical key...

October 24, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

Development of Extended-Range Pinaka Moves Faster, DRDO Targets 2025 for Testing

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to commence production of new variants of the Pinaka rocket system, featuring extended ranges of 120 km and 300 km....

October 24, 2024
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Air Platforms

Does the Eurofighter Stand a Chance Against Rafale in the MRFA Tender?

India’s pursuit of multi-role fighter aircraft is driven by its evolving regional security dynamics, the imperative to modernize its aging air fleet, and a strategic push to strengthen indigenous...

October 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin’s Finances Impacted by F-35 Upgrades and Contract Hold-Ups

Lockheed Martin officials, speaking on an earnings call, anticipate closing a deal with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 lots by year’s end. However, contract delays...

October 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Australia unveils $4.7 billion purchase plan for US air defense missiles.

Australia announced this week a $4.7 billion acquisition of US-made SM-2 and SM-6 missiles—top-tier air defense interceptors—in a substantial foreign military deal. The two governments concluded the agreement this...

October 22, 2024
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Land Platforms

India Quietly Adds Fourth Nuclear-Powered Submarine; Former Project Chief Calls First Vessel a “Historic Milestone”

India has secretly launched its fourth indigenously made nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, S-4*, capable of carrying nuclear missiles. The first SSBN was launched in 2009 and entered service in...