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July 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

U.S. Marines Showcase Quick HIMARS Deployment via MV-22B Aircraft During Talisman Sabre 2025

During Talisman Sabre 2025—the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States—U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, executed a...

July 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Türkiye’s SSB Places Order for Six Kaan Fighter Jet Prototypes for Turkish Air Force

As reported by Turkish defense outlet Ulusavunma on July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) has officially ordered the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet....

July 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Belgian Army Unveils Griffon and Falcon CLV Armored Vehicles During 2025 National Day Military Parade

The Army Recognition editorial team provided exclusive coverage of the full-dress rehearsal for Belgium’s National Day military parade, held in Brussels ahead of the official festivities. The rehearsal offered...

July 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Commissions INS Nistar, Boosting Underwater Warfare and Submarine Rescue Capabilities

The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), during a ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam....

July 19, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

New Zealand Navy Sends Bluebottle Unmanned Vessels to Fiji for Collaborative Maritime Security Missions

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso, a major regional effort to bolster maritime security in...

July 19, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. Autonomous Air Vehicle Achieves High-Speed Flight Success in Army’s HSMM Program, Boasting 10X Hellfire Missile Range

Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV) has successfully completed a series of vital flight tests under the High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program, led by the US Army’s DEVCOM...

New AI Alliance Targets Enhanced Speed and Scale in U.S. Defense Innovation

Defense Tech Investor Star26 Capital Partners with Synthetic Darwin to Deploy Evolving AI Solutions Star26 Capital, an investment firm specializing in defense technology, has partnered with Synthetic Darwin of...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

India and France to Co-Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine in $7.08 Billion Deal

India Eyes Jet Engine Self-Reliance Through Indo-French Collaboration India is set to make a significant leap toward defence self-sufficiency, with the Ministry of Defence backing a joint engine development...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

South Korea’s Boramae Jet Edges Toward Phase One Completion with Sixth Prototype Flight Tests

Seoul has announced plans to build up to 120 KF-21 Boramae multirole fighter jets by the early 2030s, with the first 20 aircraft expected to be delivered between 2026...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

BAE’s Multi-Rotor Drone Successfully Conducts First Air-to-Air Test with APKWS Munitions

In a groundbreaking test, BAE Systems has successfully launched a laser-guided munition from its TRV-150 multi-rotor UAV, marking the first air-to-air strike of its kind using an uncrewed drone....