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MBDA Plans Australian Assembly Line for Mistral Air Defense System

Australia’s NIOA has entered into an MoU with European defense firm MBDA to pursue domestic production of the Mistral very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) missile system. The agreement aims...

November 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

UK Royal Navy Targets 20 Autonomous Ships to Advance Hybrid Fleet Vision

The Royal Navy has detailed its intention to acquire 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to accelerate its transformation into a hybrid maritime force blending crewed and autonomous assets. Under...

November 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Russia Enhances Precision Strikes with New Krasnopol-M2 Artillery Rounds

Russia has confirmed the delivery of new batches of Krasnopol-M2 laser-guided artillery shells to its frontline forces, according to state media reports. Produced by Rostec’s High Precision Systems, the...

USNORTHCOM Trials Anduril Counter-Drone Tech to Protect U.S. Bases

An 11-member U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) team has successfully completed the validation of a new mobile Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) fly-away kit during testing at Minot Air Force...

Russia’s Su-57 Showcases Internal Bay Loaded with Two KH-58 Missiles

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) released new footage on November 9 showing the Su-57’s forward internal weapons bay open, housing two large anti-radiation missiles. The reveal underscores the fighter’s advancing...

November 8, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Leonardo Partners with Türkiye’s Baykar to Co-Produce UAVs and Jet Drones

Leonardo has unveiled plans to co-produce Baykar’s family of unmanned aircraft in Italy through the LBA Systems joint venture, establishing final assembly lines for the TB2, TB3, Akinci, and...

November 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

India Orders 100+ GE Engines to Power Tejas Fighter Fleet

India’s state-run aerospace manufacturer announced Friday that it has signed an agreement with U.S. company General Electric to procure more than 100 engines for the indigenous Tejas fighter jets....

November 7, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

New Hyperspectral Sensor Enhances Drone Vision

TEKEVER and Arkeus have advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities through the integration of hyperspectral imaging technology, demonstrating improved detection and situational awareness during recent flight tests. The collaboration...

November 7, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

UK’s BAE, Turkey’s TAI Collaborate on Drone Production

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing new unmanned aerial systems (UAS), expanding bilateral defense cooperation between the United...

November 7, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Hofmann, Leonardo DRS Develop Next-Gen AUKUS Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop advanced naval propulsion systems that support the goals of the AUKUS partnership among Australia, the United...