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June 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Indra Incorporates AI Technology into Simulators, Slashing the Time to Develop Tactical Battle Scenarios.

Indra is incorporating an AI-powered system into its simulators that dramatically reduces the time needed to create tactical training scenarios—from days to just minutes—significantly cutting down on resource use...

Patria Hosts Opening Ceremony for F-35 Manufacturing Facility in Jämsä, Finland.

Patria hosted the opening ceremony for its new F-35 assembly plant at the Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland. The new production line will play a critical role in the...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop Grumman and Marshall Team Up for UK Air Defense Bid

Northrop Grumman has joined forces with Marshall to present a joint solution for the British Army’s future Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) initiative. Their proposed system would meet UK defense...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

China Develops AI System to Help Torpedoes Bypass Submarine Decoys

China is developing a new artificial intelligence system for high-speed torpedoes that can differentiate actual submarines from fakes. The technology, a collaboration between the PLA Navy Armament Department and...

June 6, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Raytheon, Northrop Complete Tests of Rocket Motor for Faster, Longer-Range Army Interceptor

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have completed successful testing of new rocket motors for the US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), set to replace the Stinger missile. The motors use...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Saab, Maxar Partner to Advance Satellite-Aided Autonomy for Drone

Maxar Intelligence and Saab have agreed to jointly develop advanced multi-domain defense systems, with a key focus on satellite-enabled drone operations. The collaboration aims to merge Maxar’s 3D terrain...

New Zealand Upgrades NH90 Helicopter Fleet with Advanced Software and Flight Enhancements

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has successfully completed a major modernization of its NH90 helicopter fleet, enhancing operational efficiency through both software improvements and upgraded onboard systems...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Launches Project G.I. to Accelerate Drone Tech

The U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled Project G.I., a new initiative designed to fast-track the production and deployment of small and medium-sized unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This program...

May 30, 2025
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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...

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...