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May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Leopard tanks are subjected to Indra’s AESA radar testing to combat drones.

Spain’s Indra has tested its Nemus AESA radar on Leopard tanks to counter modern battlefield threats, especially drones. The lightweight radar can resist jamming, operate in harsh weather, and...

May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia to Create Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

Australia has unveiled a new military initiative under its ASCA framework to develop advanced medium-range loitering munitions. Known as the Talon Strike program, the effort focuses on producing guided,...

May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

S. Korea has its sights set on improvements to its missiles, rocket launchers, and K9 howitzers.

South Korea is upgrading key weapons systems in response to increased firepower demands. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) led a three-day field support mission targeting the...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The Airbus SIRTAP drone will be fitted with navigation technology by Exail and Grafinta.

Exail of France and Spain’s Grafinta have been selected to supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for the Airbus SIRTAP tactical drone. The compact UmiX-40 enhances navigational precision and...

May 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Polish pilots finish their training on the F-35A Lightning II.

Poland’s first group of F-35A Lightning II pilots has finished training at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, becoming the first foreign personnel to do so. Their instruction...

May 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

As the area moves closer to war, India tests an advanced naval mine.

India’s DRDO, in collaboration with the Indian Navy, has tested a domestically built Multi-Influence Ground Mine designed to counter stealth ships and submarines. The 1,000-kilogram sea mine uses sensors...

In order to change the UK defense scene, Tekever makes a $533 million statement.

Tekever, a British-Portuguese tech firm, has committed £400 million ($533 million) toward enhancing defense R&D, infrastructure, and tech development in the UK. This investment underpins the company’s Overmatch program...

May 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Peru and South Korea Will Work Together to Build Lima’s New Submarine

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has signed a collaborative agreement with Peru’s SIMA to design and build a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy. The new vessel,...

GE Aerospace Lands $5B Engine Deal via U.S. Foreign Military Sales

The US Air Force has granted GE Aerospace a $5-billion contract to supply F110-GE-129 engines for partner nations through foreign military sales. In service since 1992, the F110-GE-129 has...

March 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

EDA Develops Smart Camouflage Tech for Ground Defense

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has finalized the first stage of the Advanced Solutions for Camouflage of Land Systems (ASCALS) program, designed to develop intelligent and adaptive camouflage for...