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June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia, North Korea Join Forces for Domestic Drone Production

Russia is set to help North Korea begin manufacturing Shahed-series kamikaze drones, originally developed by Iran. These low-cost, high-impact drones have been central to Russia’s strike strategy in Ukraine,...

June 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon’s AGM-181 Cruise Missile to Equip USAF Strategic Bombers

The US Air Force has disclosed the first image of its new AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear-capable weapon slated for use aboard the B-21 Raider and B-52 Stratofortress...

June 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

Sweden’s FMV Enters Maintenance Agreement with Millog for Armoured Fleet

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Finland’s Millog Oy have signed a new agreement for the maintenance of armoured vehicles. This contract is designed to strengthen Swedish-Finnish defence...

June 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Israel’s Elbit Debuts New High-Definition Missile Defense Sensor for Aircraft

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems is unveiling the PAWS-2 HR, an advanced missile warning system, during the Paris Air Show from June 16 to 22. The upgrade aims to...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

F-35 Industry Access for Portugal Advanced Through New Lockheed Partnership

Lockheed Martin and Portugal’s AED Cluster have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore industrial participation in the F-35 program, even though Portugal has not opted to procure the...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey Signs Historic Fighter Jet Export Deal With Indonesia

Ankara will supply 48 Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia in a newly signed agreement valued at $10 billion, Turkish President Erdogan announced. The fifth-generation aircraft, designed and manufactured by...

June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Estonia’s Milrem Unveils Counter-Drone THeMIS UGV in Jakarta

At Indo Defence 2025, Milrem Robotics introduced a new version of its tracked THeMIS combat UGV with added cargo capacity and upgraded weapons. Armed with the Valhalla-built Loki turret,...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Enhanced Type 12 Missile Launcher Makes First Public Appearance in Japan

The Japanese Army has unveiled its latest long-range Type 12 missile launcher at a large-scale firepower demonstration for the first time. Held at Higashi-Fuji, the event hosted about 4,000...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia to Co-Produce US Precision Missile Under New Defense Pact

Canberra has committed to collaborating with Washington in the joint production and future upgrades of the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile. The missile is capable of engaging targets at...

June 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon to Deliver More SPY-6 Radars Under $646M Navy Contract

Raytheon has been contracted for $646 million to provide four additional SPY-6(V) radar systems to the US Navy. The agreement raises the total number of units under contract to...