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The UK government will spend $1.3 billion on a new offensive cyber unit and an AI-powered targeting network.

Britain will spend more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to establish a cutting-edge cyber warfare command and an AI-powered targeting network designed to accelerate its military’s digital transformation. The...

The First Time Israel Uses a High-Powered Laser Weapon in Combat

Israel has become the first nation to use a high-powered laser weapon in combat, downing kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah. A video from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems shows the...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

US to Get Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones from General Atomics

GA-ASI has been awarded a $99.3-million contract to develop advanced drones for the US military’s intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike needs. Central to the classified GHOST program is a...

Japan is discussing purchasing the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for logistical purposes in the military.

Japan is negotiating with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to acquire the K-RACER drone for military logistics operations. Interest from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force followed a 2024 demo where the...

The first British Type 31 frigate, made by Babcock in Scotland, is rolled out.

The Royal Navy’s inaugural Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer (F12), has been officially revealed by Babcock at its shipyard in Rosyth, Scotland. The event marks the end of the...

May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

According to Merz, Germany and Ukraine will collaborate to manufacture long-range weaponry.

During Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged support for Ukraine’s development of long-range weapons capable of targeting sites inside Russia. The countries’ defense ministers...

Independent ground drone designed for military logistics is introduced by a Czech firm.

LPP Holding of the Czech Republic has revealed the Hornet, an autonomous UGV tailored for battlefield logistics such as delivering ammunition and evacuating wounded personnel. Its onboard autonomous navigation...

Hanwha Secures $40 Million Radar Contract for New Air Defense Missile for South Korea

Hanwha Systems has landed a $39.7 million (54.7-billion-won) contract to develop advanced radar tech for South Korea’s L-SAM II missile defense program. The prototype multi-function radar aims to improve...

The construction of a prototype advanced fighter plane has been approved by India.

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense capabilities, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has sanctioned the development of a fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototype. The move follows...

Sweden Announces $501 Million in Military Support for Ukraine

Sweden is sending its 19th military aid package to Ukraine, pledging 4.8 billion kronor ($501 million) to support the country’s defense. The effort is aligned with global coordination to...