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Mitsubishi Hands Over New Stealth Frigate to Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has transferred the JS Niyodo (FFM-7), a new stealth frigate, to the Japanese Navy during a commissioning event at its Nagasaki facility. The ship is now...

June 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Patria Expands Manufacturing With Latvia Project

In a strategic partnership, Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas will jointly build and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s Latvian facility in Valmiera. The collaboration aligns with Patria’s...

Denmark Introduces Modern Simulation for Pilot Training

Denmark has invested in “threat emitter” simulators to prepare its F-35A pilots for real-world battlefield conditions. These systems simulate hostile radar threats visible on the jet’s radar systems, providing...

UK Allocates $1.3 Billion to New Cyber Warfare Unit and AI-Based Targeting System

The United Kingdom is committing over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to establish a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command aimed at enhancing its offensive cyber capabilities and building an AI-driven...

Israel Deploys Laser Weapon in Combat for the First Time

For the first time, Israel has used a high-powered laser weapon in live combat to intercept a kamikaze drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon. Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

General Atomics to Create Next-Gen GHOST ISR and Strike Drones for U.S.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has landed a $99.3 million contract to build next-generation drones tailored for U.S. intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. Although detailed specifications are...

Japan Considering Purchase of Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Transport

Japan is exploring the acquisition of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ K-RACER drone to boost its military logistics. The interest follows a successful 2024 demo showcasing the drone’s autonomous cargo loading...

Babcock Launches First Type 31 Frigate for Royal Navy in Scotland

Babcock has officially unveiled HMS Venturer (F12), the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate, at its shipyard in Rosyth, Scotland. The event marks the completion of the ship’s three-year...

May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Germany and Ukraine to Jointly Manufacture Long-Range Weapons, Says Merz

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will collaborate with Ukraine on developing long-range weaponry capable of targeting locations deep within Russian territory....

Czech Firm Reveals Autonomous Ground Drone for Military Supply Operations

Czech company LPP Holding has launched the “Hornet,” a self-operating unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to assist in military logistics tasks such as transporting ammunition and evacuating the wounded....