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May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

S. Korea has its sights set on improvements to its missiles, rocket launchers, and K9 howitzers.

South Korea is upgrading key weapons systems in response to increased firepower demands. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) led a three-day field support mission targeting the...

To improve its air defense, Turkey purchases over 100 US-made missiles.

Turkey is set to receive RTX-built missiles following US State Department approval of a proposed sale. The request includes 53 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs, six guidance sections, and related services for...

For the first time, Taiwan test-fires its new Land Sword II missile.

Taiwan has conducted its first live-fire test of the Land Sword II, a domestically produced surface-to-air missile system, in a bid to boost its air defense amid growing tensions...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

The Airbus SIRTAP drone will be fitted with navigation technology by Exail and Grafinta.

Exail of France and Spain’s Grafinta have been selected to supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for the Airbus SIRTAP tactical drone. The compact UmiX-40 enhances navigational precision and...

Iveco will provide 785 military logistics vehicles to the Netherlands.

The Netherlands has contracted Iveco Defence Vehicles to deliver 785 military logistics trucks, with options for 785 more. The deal includes 8×8 and 6×4 variants in Semitrailer Tractor, Recovery,...

May 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Madrid hosts the launch of Europe’s New ‘NEMESIS’ Self-Propelled Howitzer

At the FEINDEF defense show in Madrid, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) unveiled the “NEMESIS,” a new European self-propelled howitzer that merges cutting-edge automation, mobility, and firepower. Equipped...

Turkish Company Launches Sea Trials of Anti-Kamikaze USV Boat

Anadolu Robotik has begun sea trials for its Arida-M autonomous counter-USV, completing the first development phase after unveiling it at a 2024 defense show in Istanbul. The firm shared...

Macron claims France is prepared to discuss deploying nuclear-armed aircraft throughout Europe.

President Emmanuel Macron has indicated France’s willingness to engage with European partners on stationing French nuclear-capable warplanes abroad, echoing the US model of nuclear sharing. In an interview with...

May 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

H&B Defence is selected by AUKUS to provide assistance with nuclear submarines.

Australian firm H&B Defence will help identify local suppliers for the AUKUS submarine and carrier program. The company is tasked with vetting SMEs skilled in precision machining, castings, composites,...

Poland to sell man-portable air defense systems to Belgium

To bolster its military capabilities, Belgium intends to acquire between 200 and 300 Piorun shoulder-launched air defense systems from Poland. The letter of intent—signed by Defense Ministers Theo Francken...