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October 24, 2024
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Mitsubishi Introduces AI-Enabled Combat Drone Designs

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries introduced two AI-powered collaborative combat aircraft concepts at the Japan International Aerospace show in Tokyo. The first, a 1:10-scale tactical support drone, is engineered for diverse...

October 24, 2024
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Saronic Launches Biggest Unmanned Ship Supporting Pentagon’s Efforts Against China

Texas-based defense startup Saronic Technologies has rolled out its largest autonomous surface vessel yet, the 24-foot Corsair. This new ASV joins the previously unveiled 14-foot Cutlass and 6-foot Spyglass...

Australia to spend $4.7 billion on US-made air defense missiles.

This week, Australia announced a $4.7 billion deal to acquire SM-2 and SM-6 missiles from the US, both renowned as leading air defense interceptors. The transaction was completed between...

F-35 Upgrade Costs and Contract Delays Put Financial Pressure on Lockheed

Company officials stated in an earnings call that Lockheed Martin expects to reach a deal with the U.S. government before the year ends for the 18th and 19th lots...

October 22, 2024
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India Quietly Inducts Fourth Nuclear Submarine; Ex-Project Director Hails First as a “Historic Achievement”

India has quietly launched its fourth domestically built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, code-named S-4*, which is capable of launching nuclear missiles. The country’s first indigenous SSBN was launched in...

October 21, 2024
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Turkey Will Provide Albania With a Substantial Donation of Kamikaze Drones

Turkey will provide Albania with a “significant number” of loitering munitions, reflecting stronger bilateral ties. The move is not meant as a threat to any nation. The specific number,...

October 21, 2024
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Poland to Boost Bayraktar TB2 Drone Capabilities Through Fresh Agreement

To boost the operability of its 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones, Poland has entered into a new logistics and support deal with Turkish manufacturer Baykar. The agreement, launched by the...

October 20, 2024
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Hanwha Defense of South Korea Reveals New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

The South Korean company Hanwha Defense has launched a next-generation wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, pairing the K9A2 turret with an American Mack Defense truck chassis. This...

October 20, 2024
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India Sees Major Advancement in ISR Capabilities

The 1999 Kargil conflict highlighted India’s surveillance gaps in the war zone. Identifying enemy positions took significant time. Remarkably, an IAF pilot innovated by flying a MiG-21 with a...

October 19, 2024
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BAE Systems Introduces AMPV Variant Outfitted with KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

BAE Systems introduced an updated version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now fitted with the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). The tracked armored vehicle, successor to the long-serving...