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May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia Begins Work on New Medium-Range Precision Loitering Weapons

Australia has launched a new defense initiative under its Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) program to develop medium-range precision loitering munitions. The initiative, named Talon Strike, is focused on...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Upgraded AN/TPY-2 Radar Delivered to US for Enhanced Hypersonic Shielding

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has received its first AN/TPY-2 radar upgraded with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, enhancing its ability to detect and track ballistic missiles more effectively. Developed...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Kongsberg Places Record Radar Order With Danish Defense Manufacturer

Danish company Weibel Scientific has received its largest-ever order—worth over 500 million Danish kroner ($75.5 million)—from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to supply XENTA surveillance radars. These radars will be...

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK and Germany Team Up to Build Long-Range Precision Weapon System

The UK and Germany have revealed plans to jointly create a high-precision weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers, surpassing existing systems like the Storm Shadow and Taurus. While...

May 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Grants Raytheon $580M Contract for Next-Gen Jamming Tech

Raytheon has secured a $580 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Navy for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) systems. The deal includes production of jammer pod shipsets, spare...

May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

EM&E Unveils New Ferox 6×6 Armored Personnel Carrier

Spanish defense firm EM&E Group introduced its new Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle at a global military solutions exhibition in Madrid. Designed for intense combat in tough environments, the modular...

May 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

South Korea Plans Modernization of K9 Artillery, Missiles, and Launchers

South Korea’s Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) has launched an initiative to enhance the performance of key artillery systems, including the K9 howitzer, Chunmoo rocket launcher, and...

May 16, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Turkey Acquires Over 100 American Missiles to Strengthen Air Defenses

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of missiles to Turkey, including 53 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and 60 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinders, with guidance sections and support equipment. Valued...

May 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan Conducts Maiden Test of Land Sword II Surface-to-Air Missile

Taiwanese armed forces have successfully launched their first live-fire test of the domestically developed Land Sword II air defense missile. The test, held in Pingtung County, saw all three...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus SIRTAP Drone to Receive Navigation System From Exail and Grafinta

French firm Exail and Spain’s Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. The compact unit uses proprietary fiber-optic gyroscopes and vibrating beam accelerometers...