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Epirus Secures $43M U.S. Army Contract for Next-Gen Directed-Energy Anti-Drone Tech

The U.S. Army has signed a $43.55 million deal with Epirus to deliver advanced directed-energy weapons aimed at countering drone swarms and other aerial threats. The contract, focused on...

UK Awards Cubic Contract for Live-Fire Training Effects System

Cubic Defence UK has signed a two-year deal with the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A), a next-generation training platform...

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

UK Reveals Next-Gen Fighter Demonstrator Featuring Stealth and Advanced Digital Systems

The UK has revealed a next-generation combat air demonstrator, aimed at testing advanced stealth design, digital flight control systems, and modern manufacturing processes for future fighter platforms. The concept...

Romania Set to Be First European Operator of Israel’s Iron Dome

Romania is on track to purchase the Israeli-made Iron Dome air and missile defense system, making it the first country in Europe to do so. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Kuwait Deploys Turkish-Built Bayraktar Combat Drones

Turkey has delivered the first Bayraktar TB2 tactical drones to Kuwait, marking the handover with a formal event at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The acquisition stems from a...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

AI-Driven Maritime Radar Enables Real-Time Threat Detection

To improve targeting accuracy and streamline threat detection, Lockheed Martin is integrating AI into its systems. The company has recently trialed an advanced AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capable...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Nagoya City Fire Bureau Selects Airbus H160 Helicopter for Operations

Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau has placed an order for an Airbus H160 helicopter, which will be used in firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response operations, including reconnaissance...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Ukraine and United States Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian state defense company Ukroboronprom has partnered with U.S.-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint venture for gunpowder production in the United States, aimed at supplying the...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Airbus and Kratos Propose Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone for German Air Force

Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to propose the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to the German Air Force,...

LIG Nex1 Unveils Modular Missile Systems to Enable Smarter, Swarm-Capable Attacks

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has unveiled two modular missile systems designed for enhanced autonomy, adaptable payloads, and multi-role functionality. The first variant, weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms), can be...