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For its armed forces, Taiwan introduces a new tactical ambulance.

The Republic of China Armed Forces in Taichung has unveiled a new emergency vehicle for warfighters at Feng Chia University. The goal of the system’s development was to enhance...

April 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine unveils a laser weapon capable of taking out ballistic and cruise missiles.

The Tryzub, Ukraine’s first laser weapon system, was unveiled. In December, the purchase of the weapon was made public. During a recent conference attended by top Ukrainian military commanders,...

April 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The UK unveils a remotely operated mine-clearing device.

The “Weevil,” a remote-controlled robotic system developed by the British Army in collaboration with Pearson Engineering Ltd, a British company, and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is...

April 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The ‘Scorpio-XR’ from BAE has twice the range of traditional artillery.

Under the Hypervelocity Projectile program, BAE Systems is developing the “Scorpio-XR,” a cutting-edge, long-range precision munition.

April 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Low-Cost ‘Sea Dart’ Unmanned Submarine Vehicle Unveiled by Leidos

The “Sea Dart,” a very reconfigurable uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), has been introduced by the American defense company Leidos at a fraction of the cost of similar platforms. With...

April 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The ‘Iowa,’ the 24th Virginia-Class submarine in the US Navy, is put into service.

At Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy has commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast attack submarine. In January, the USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered...

April 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Copperhead is a torpedo-inspired underwater kamikaze drone that Anduril has unveiled.

The Copperhead, a torpedo-style underwater assault drone that Anduril claims will transform undersea warfare with its quick and affordable responses to new threats, was unveiled. The software-defined weapon enables...

April 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft was delivered by Air Tractor and L3Harris.

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft has been delivered to the US Air Force Special Operations Command by L3Harris and Air Tractor. The Skyraider II is intended for...

April 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The Seabed Sentry, an AI-powered system for detecting submarines, was introduced by Anduril.

To address the shortcomings of existing autonomous underwater sensing systems, which are often isolated and comparatively slow and expensive, defense contractor Anduril has released a mobile, AI-based, undersea sensing...

April 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

The prototype of the French Army’s Caïman Special Operations Helicopter was unveiled by Airbus.

At an international special operations exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, Airbus unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter. The aircraft is a component of Paris’...