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May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia to Develop Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

The Australian government has launched a military program to develop medium-range precision loitering munition systems. Part of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) mission, the Talon Strike program will...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Receives First Upgraded AN/TPY-2 Radar For Boosted Hypersonic Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar to detect, track, and discriminate among ballistic missile threats. Fully equipped with a Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor,...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Danish Firm Wins Largest-Ever Radar Order for Kongsberg SHORAD

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has contracted Danish firm Weibel Scientific to supply XENTA surveillance radars for short-range air defense. The over 500-million Danish kroner ($75.5 million) contract will be...

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK, Germany to Jointly Develop Over 2,000 Km Precision Strike Weapon

The UK and Germany will jointly develop a “deep-precision strike” weapon with a range of over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) in the coming years. No details of the future...

May 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Awarded $580 Million US Navy Next-Gen Jammer Contract

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $580-million follow-on production contract for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. This covers the additional production of NGJ-MB pod shipsets, including...

May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

EM&E Group Launches Ferox 6×6 Armored Vehicle

Spanish defense contractor EM&E Group has exhibited its new Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle at an international military solutions convention in Madrid. The system is designed with modular architecture and...

May 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

S. Korea Eyes Upgrades to K9 Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, and Missiles

South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower. The country’s Defense Agency for Technology and Quality...

May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Turkey Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey. Ankara requested 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles...

May 15, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Taiwan Test-Fires New Land Sword II Missile for First Time

Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Exail, Grafinta to Equip Airbus SIRTAP Drone With Navigation Tech

French company Exail and Spanish firm Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. The UmiX-40 provides high-precision navigation and stabilization in a compact...