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February 7, 2025
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UK Repurposes Tornado Jet Parts for 3D Printing of Future Fighter Engines

The UK is recycling components from retired RAF Tornado jets to support next-generation aircraft development. Titanium-rich parts like compressor blades have been processed and 3D-printed into new elements, including...

January 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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South Korea Greenlights Development of Advanced Long-Range SAM System

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has authorized the development of an advanced version of its Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system. Backed by a 567.7 billion won ($388 million)...

January 10, 2025
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Charles River Analytics has been chosen to develop an artificial intelligence-based system for detecting submarines for the US Navy.

Charles River Analytics has received a $1 million US Navy contract to create an AI-based system for identifying enemy submarines using magnetic field data. The system, called MAGNETO (Guidance...

January 6, 2025
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BAE Systems Chosen by US Army to Develop Next-Gen Multi-Domain Cannon

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), a system designed to fire hypersonic rounds. Announced in late 2024, the sole-source...

December 17, 2024
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Training and Simulation
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UK Army Launches New Training Center for Ajax Armored Vehicles

A cutting-edge training facility has been launched at the British Army’s Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington, England, dedicated to the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle program. The center features immersive...

December 9, 2024
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Russian Navy Designs Cayman-Class (Project 117113) to Upgrade Its Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy is upgrading its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with the new Project 117113 Cayman variant. The design, by Nevskoye Design Bureau under USC, was revealed at “Fleet-2024”...

November 28, 2024
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Soldier Systems
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UK’s Future Soldier initiative integrates robotics and cyber warfare into its armed forces.

The British Army is undergoing major reforms to adapt to modern combat needs under the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy. The Future Soldier initiative is...

November 27, 2024
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Navantia Finalizes Installation of Hydrogen-Based AIP System in S-80 Submarine Class

Spain’s Navantia shipyard in Cartagena has successfully integrated a Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into an S-80 class submarine, marking the first installation of a third-generation AIP system....

November 21, 2024
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L3Harris Selected by Pentagon to Create Command-and-Control Prototype for Drone Swarm Operations

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected L3Harris to develop a prototype command-and-control (C2) system capable of managing multiple autonomous platforms at once. As part of the project, L3Harris...

October 25, 2024
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Tejas Mk1A Makes Debut Outfitted with ELL-8212/8222 Jamming Pod and Astra Mk1 BVR Missiles

India’s Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft has been spotted for the first time carrying ELL-8212/8222 jamming pods and Astra Mk1 Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles, signaling a major upgrade...