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February 27, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Integris, QinetiQ to Equip FLRAA with Protective Armor

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US have joined forces to support the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program with advanced survivability solutions. Integris will design and supply...

February 20, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Rafael, L&T to Jointly Build Trophy System in India

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel and India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have entered into a strategic agreement to deliver the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) for Indian defense...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

France Teams Up with KNDS, Safran on Robotic Land Systems

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has formalized a seven-year framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to advance research into robotic ground systems. Under the...

January 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Advanced Robotic Weapons to Be Integrated Into Logistics Drones by Israeli Firms

SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones, two Israeli firms, have formed a strategic alliance to arm logistics drones with sophisticated robotic weaponry. As part of the partnership, the advanced SMASH Dragon weapon...

December 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Su-30 MKI Fleet Undergoes Modifications as IAF and DRDO Launch Astra Missile Integration Effort

The Indian Air Force (IAF), working jointly with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has embarked on a program to retrofit six Su-30 MKI aircraft with the indigenously...

December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Based on received input, BrahMos Aerospace is reexamining the development plans for its BrahMos-2K hypersonic missile.

After receiving limited interest in the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile, BrahMos Aerospace and its Russian partner are reassessing the missile’s design and pricing. Feedback centered on high development and...

December 14, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

UK, Italy, Japan Join Forces to Create Next-Gen Fighter Jet

The UK, Italy, and Japan have officially launched a joint venture to develop a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new venture...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms

India, UK Team Up to Build Amphibious Warships for Indian Navy

The Indian Navy’s long-pending plan to acquire amphibious warships, or Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), has been delayed for over a decade but is now gaining momentum. India is working...

December 5, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has opted for the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s next-generation primary trainer aircraft.

Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced on November 29, 2024, that the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II, offered by Textron Aviation Defense in partnership with Kanematsu Corporation, will replace the JASDF’s...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms

EDGE, Brazilian Navy Team Up on Naval Anti-Drone Tech

UAE-based defense conglomerate EDGE Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to jointly develop and deploy naval counter-drone systems. The agreement outlines a framework for...