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June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

China Advances AI for Torpedoes to Counter Submarine Decoys

China is creating an AI-based detection system to improve torpedo accuracy against submarines using decoy defenses. A study by the PLA Navy Armament Department and China State Shipbuilding Corporation...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army’s New Short-Range Interceptor Motor Passes Key Raytheon-Northrop Tests

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have tested a solid rocket motor for the Army’s new NGSRI, designed to outperform the aging Stinger missile with superior range and speed. The motor...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Maxar and Saab to Co-Develop GPS-Free Drone Navigation Using Space Assets

Maxar and Saab have announced a new defense tech agreement aimed at creating multi-domain drone solutions with space-based features. Through the deal, Maxar will supply satellite maps and 3D...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

NH90 Helicopters in New Zealand Receive Technology Upgrades for Enhanced Operation

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has implemented a wide-ranging upgrade for its NH90 fleet, enhancing both software and avionics systems to strengthen operational performance and safety standards. The...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Fast-Tracking Drone Advances: US Announces Project G.I.

To rapidly advance drone capabilities, the Pentagon has introduced Project G.I., a competitive program that challenges developers to deliver scalable, mission-ready UAS platforms. The project places emphasis on drones...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics to Develop Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones for US

“GA-ASI has won a $99.3 million deal to design next-generation drones for the US for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. The main highlight of the GHOST program was...

May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

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,...

May 27, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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 Electronic

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...

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...