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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...

May 28, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Independent ground drone designed for military logistics is introduced by a Czech firm.

LPP Holding of the Czech Republic has revealed the Hornet, an autonomous UGV tailored for battlefield logistics such as delivering ammunition and evacuating wounded personnel. Its onboard autonomous navigation...

May 28, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

Hanwha Secures $40 Million Radar Contract for New Air Defense Missile for South Korea

Hanwha Systems has landed a $39.7 million (54.7-billion-won) contract to develop advanced radar tech for South Korea’s L-SAM II missile defense program. The prototype multi-function radar aims to improve...

The construction of a prototype advanced fighter plane has been approved by India.

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense capabilities, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has sanctioned the development of a fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototype. The move follows...