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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 Electronics

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...

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 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...

May 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Polish F-35A Lightning II Pilots Complete Training

The first class of Polish Air Force pilots to train on the F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter plane have finished their program. The pilots finished their hands-on training at...

May 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India Tests Advanced Naval Mine as Region Hurtles Toward War

The Indian Navy and the Indian Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) have test-fired an indigenous underwater sea mine. The Multi-Influence Ground Mine was created to improve the navy’s...

Tekever Announces $533 Million to Transform UK Defense Landscape

The British-Portuguese tech company Tekever has announced a 400 million pound ($533 million) investment in the UK’s defense research, infrastructure, and technological advancement. Overmatch is the name of Tekever’s...