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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...

New AI collaboration to scale up US military innovation

Defense technology investment firm Star26 Capital has announced a high-impact collaboration with Synthetic Darwin, a company renowned for its advanced AI research. Through this partnership, Star26 intends to embed...

Israel’s Iron Dome to debut in Europe via Romania

Romania is poised to enhance its air defense network by becoming the first European nation to adopt Israel’s Iron Dome system. Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu revealed the plan during...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Bayraktar combat drones enter service with Kuwait armed forces

In a significant advancement of its defense capabilities, Kuwait has received its first shipment of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey. The delivery was marked by a...

July 18, 2025
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Multi-rotor UAV from BAE achieves milestone APKWS launch in test flight

In a breakthrough for uncrewed air combat systems, BAE Systems has test-fired laser-guided rockets from its TRV-150 drone, marking the first-ever air-to-air engagement using such a platform. The demonstration,...

UK partners with Cubic for advanced live training tech

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a two-year agreement with Cubic Defence UK to implement its cutting-edge Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A). This next-generation training...

July 17, 2025
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Nagoya Fire Department in Japan Procures Airbus H160 Helicopter

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has placed an order for the Airbus H160 helicopter to strengthen its capabilities in aerial firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response....

U.S. Pentagon Awards Contract for Guam Defense System Command Hub

The US Department of Defense has signed a $295-million contract with Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC, a Guam-based joint venture, to construct a state-of-the-art air and missile defense system command center....

LIG Nex1 Introduces Modular Missiles Designed for Smart Swarm Tactics

South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 has introduced two new modular missile systems engineered to enhance operational flexibility and combat effectiveness across a range of mission profiles. The advanced...

July 17, 2025
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Avilus Unveils Advanced UAV Trio for Rescue, Reconnaissance, and Supply Missions

German drone manufacturer Avilus has launched a new generation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) aimed at enhancing mission capabilities in surveillance, emergency medical support, and tactical operations. The innovative...