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July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The MISTRAL 3 missile has been upgraded by MBDA to address the threat posed by drones and speedboats.

MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), enhancing protection for naval vessels. The improvement, confirmed after a qualification...

July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia gets a pitch for an improved Mogambi frigate from Japan.

Japan has proposed an upgraded Mogami-class frigate equipped with US-compatible systems for Australia’s general-purpose frigate program. Developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel aims to strengthen interoperability between Australia,...

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

A U.S. autonomous aircraft completes high-speed test with 10x the range of Hellfire missile under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle has successfully completed critical flight tests under the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025, these trials validated the...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

AI-enabled naval radar system introduced for real-time sea-based threat detection.

Lockheed Martin recently tested a next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system powered by artificial intelligence to improve maritime surveillance capabilities. The trials, held off the U.S. West Coast, involved...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

UK unveils next-gen stealth fighter demonstrator featuring advanced digital technologies.

The United Kingdom has revealed a new combat air demonstrator concept that showcases advanced stealth shaping, digital flight control, and modern manufacturing techniques. The concept image displays a twin-engine...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

BAE’s multi-rotor drone successfully conducts first APKWS air-to-air missile test.

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated air-to-air capability by firing laser-guided APKWS rockets from its TRV-150 drone. The trial, held at Dugway Proving Ground, marks the first time APKWS munitions...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea’s Boramae jet nears phase one completion with sixth prototype flight.

South Korea is aiming to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s, with initial deliveries of around 20 aircraft expected between 2026 and 2027....

July 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Morocco gives L3Harris a contract to improve its fleet of C-130 aircraft

The Royal Moroccan Air Force has contracted L3Harris Technologies to upgrade its fleet of C-130 transport aircraft. The project, beginning this year at L3Harris’ Texas-based Waco facility, will include...

July 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Russia Initiates a Program to Replace the Mi-8/17 Helicopter

Russian media reports that development is underway on a next-generation multirole helicopter intended to replace the aging Mi-8/17 fleet. Named the Mi-80, the new aircraft draws inspiration from the...

July 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

Development of a hydrogen-powered K3 main battle tank has begun in South Korea.

Hyundai Rotem has begun work on South Korea’s next-generation main battle tank, the K3, which is set to replace the K2 platform. Developed in collaboration with leading national defense...