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October 29, 2025
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Croatia, Slovenia Develop Komodo Air Defense Robot

Croatian robotics firm DOK-ING has partnered with Slovenia’s Valhalla to develop a next-generation unmanned ground combat system combining mobility, firepower, and air defense capabilities. The collaborative platform aims to...

October 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Bulgaria, Rheinmetall Open New Ammo Plant for EU

Bulgaria and German defense giant Rheinmetall have signed a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) agreement to establish a major ammunition and gunpowder production facility in the country’s Sopot region. The...

October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
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South Korea Boosts Jet Engine R&D With Hanwha

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have inaugurated a joint research center focused on developing advanced materials for aircraft engines. Located in Changwon,...

October 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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HII, Hyundai Join Hands to Boost US Shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a new strategic cooperation agreement to enhance both commercial and military shipbuilding capabilities, with a specific focus...

October 28, 2025
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South Korea, Malaysia Seal Arms Development Deal

South Korea and Malaysia have signed a new defense cooperation agreement that will expand their partnership in weapons development and military modernization. The accord establishes a government-to-government framework for...

October 27, 2025
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Hyundai Rotem, Shield AI Build Advanced Combat AI Systems

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has entered into a strategic partnership with U.S.-based defense technology firm Shield AI to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drones and autonomous control systems designed...

October 26, 2025
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UK, Ukraine to Co-Produce Octopus-100 Combat Drones

Ukraine and the United Kingdom have entered a new phase of defense cooperation with the signing of an agreement to jointly manufacture thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. The deal,...

October 24, 2025
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Indonesia, Rheinmetall Join for Ammo Innovation

Indonesia’s state-owned defense company PT Pindad has entered into a partnership with Germany’s Rheinmetall AG to jointly develop advanced ammunition technologies, strengthening Indonesia’s domestic defense manufacturing base. The collaboration...

October 23, 2025
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Cybersecurity
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KnectIQ, SRC UK Team Up to Boost Intel Data Security

KnectIQ and SRC UK have announced a new strategic partnership to enhance data security across advanced defense intelligence systems. The collaboration is centered on integrating cutting-edge encryption and trust...

LG, KAI Develop Advanced Micro-LED Flight Sim Tech

LG Electronics and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop next-generation flight simulator displays powered by micro-LED technology. The partnership aims to...