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US Army awards Epirus $43M for Gen II directed-energy counter-drone system

The US Army has granted Epirus a $43.55-million contract to develop and supply cutting-edge directed-energy weapons capable of disabling multiple aerial threats, particularly drone swarms. This initiative is part...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Sea-based radar enhanced with AI delivers rapid threat identification

Lockheed Martin is advancing its defense technologies by employing artificial intelligence to enhance both targeting accuracy and the speed of threat detection. As part of this initiative, the company...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Joint Indo-French venture to create advanced fighter engine

In a landmark decision that signals a significant stride toward defence self-reliance, India has opted to collaborate with France for the joint development of a next-generation fighter aircraft engine....

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Boramae program nears milestone with sixth prototype flight in South Korea

South Korea is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to build a fleet of more than 100 KF-21 Boramae fighters by 2030, marking a major leap in its military...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Britain debuts futuristic fighter demo with stealth and smart tech

The UK has unveiled a next-generation combat air demonstrator, a technological prototype intended to pave the way for future stealth fighter development. This aircraft concept is engineered to explore...

July 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

US and Ukraine Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (Ukroboronprom) has partnered with US-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint gunpowder manufacturing facility in the United States. This move, announced...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Airbus and Kratos Propose Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone to German Military

Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with US-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to deliver the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to the German Air Force...

July 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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