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August 1, 2025
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Northrop and USAF Complete First Test of Sentinel’s Stage-Two Rocket Motor

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have successfully completed the first qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Conducted inside...

August 1, 2025
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GA-ASI, Tobyhanna Roll Out Upgraded Control Suite for MQ-9 Drones

Tobyhanna Army Depot and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) have unveiled a new capability to perform comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for the MQ-9 Reaper Ground Control...

August 1, 2025
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South Korea Deploys Upgraded Ballistic Missile Defense Capability

South Korea has begun the initial rollout of the second phase of its Cheongung-II air defense system, an advanced platform designed to intercept both hostile aircraft and ballistic missiles....

August 1, 2025
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Indra Acquires Facility to Boost Armored Vehicle Production in Spain and Europe

Indra has acquired a new manufacturing facility in Asturias, Spain, to boost its tactical vehicle production capabilities for European defense partners. The acquisition was completed through an agreement with...

July 30, 2025
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India Launches Development of First AI-Based Patrol Ship for Sea Threat Response

Construction is underway in India for the country’s inaugural AI-integrated patrol ship, the NGOPV. Designed for long-range missions and rapid response in maritime zones, the 2,700-ton vessel will feature...

July 29, 2025
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French Firm SEAir to Build Autonomous Naval Platform for EU Initiative

Backed by the European Defence Fund, SEAir is developing ARROW, an uncrewed 12-meter vessel capable of autonomous missions at up to 45 knots. With a focus on stealth, agility,...

July 25, 2025
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Insect-Inspired Surveillance Swarms Enter German Defense Planning

A German startup is developing “spy cockroaches” capable of intelligence-gathering missions in high-risk or hard-to-access environments. Developed by SWARM Biotactics, the modified roaches carry ultra-compact payloads for control, data...

July 24, 2025
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Japan Promotes Upgraded Mogami-Class Frigate to Australia

Japan has put forward a modernized variant of its Mogami-class frigate for Australia’s upcoming general-purpose warship acquisition, highlighting compatibility with US systems to enhance trilateral naval cooperation. The offering...

July 24, 2025
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MBDA Enhances MISTRAL 3 Missile to Counter Drones and Fast Attack Vessels

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to effectively engage and destroy fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a growing threat to naval vessels. The company...

July 19, 2025
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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...