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June 2, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Turkey Rolls Out Third Sub in Reis-Class Fleet

Turkey has unveiled its third Reis-class submarine, the TCG Murat Reis (S-332), at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard in Kocaeli. This launch follows the commissioning of the first vessel in...

Denmark Secures Advanced F-35 Simulation Tech for Pilots

The Danish Ministry of Defence has acquired advanced simulators, known as “threat emitters,” to enhance the training of its F-35 Lightning II pilots. These devices replicate the behavior of...

June 2, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Delivers 7th Mogami-Class Frigate to Japan’s Fleet

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has officially delivered the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) seventh Mogami-class frigate, named JS Niyodo (FFM-7). The vessel was simultaneously commissioned during a formal ceremony in...

June 2, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Poland Orders Thousands of 120mm Armor-Piercing Tank Rounds Announced by Officials

Poland has committed 150 million Polish złoty (about $39.9 million) to purchase thousands of 120mm tank shells from Mesko, a company under the state-owned PGZ group. These rounds, classified...

May 30, 2025
G.Krish
Cybersecurity

The UK government will spend $1.3 billion on a new offensive cyber unit and an AI-powered targeting network.

Britain will spend more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to establish a cutting-edge cyber warfare command and an AI-powered targeting network designed to accelerate its military’s digital transformation. The...

May 30, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

The First Time Israel Uses a High-Powered Laser Weapon in Combat

Israel has become the first nation to use a high-powered laser weapon in combat, downing kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah. A video from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems shows the...

May 30, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

US to Get Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones from General Atomics

GA-ASI has been awarded a $99.3-million contract to develop advanced drones for the US military’s intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike needs. Central to the classified GHOST program is a...

May 29, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Japan is discussing purchasing the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for logistical purposes in the military.

Japan is negotiating with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to acquire the K-RACER drone for military logistics operations. Interest from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force followed a 2024 demo where the...

May 29, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

The first British Type 31 frigate, made by Babcock in Scotland, is rolled out.

The Royal Navy’s inaugural Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer (F12), has been officially revealed by Babcock at its shipyard in Rosyth, Scotland. The event marks the end of the...

May 29, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

According to Merz, Germany and Ukraine will collaborate to manufacture long-range weaponry.

During Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged support for Ukraine’s development of long-range weapons capable of targeting sites inside Russia. The countries’ defense ministers...