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June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Satellite Navigation for Drones: Maxar and Saab Sign Defense Collaboration Deal

Maxar Intelligence has partnered with Saab to create space-integrated defense systems, especially for drone deployment. The joint project will combine Maxar’s satellite imaging and topographic data with Saab’s tactical...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
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New Zealand Enhances NH90 Fleet with Identification, Flight, and Safety Upgrades

At Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s Air Force has completed a capability enhancement initiative for its fleet of NH90 helicopters, aimed at improving mission readiness and interoperability with allied forces....

June 3, 2025
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Project G.I. Aims to Transform American Drone Capabilities

With growing demand for flexible unmanned systems, the U.S. Department of Defense has kicked off Project G.I., an initiative to accelerate the fielding of drones suited for today’s tactical...

May 30, 2025
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General Atomics to Create Next-Gen GHOST ISR and Strike Drones for U.S.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has landed a $99.3 million contract to build next-generation drones tailored for U.S. intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. Although detailed specifications are...

May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
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India Greenlights Prototype Development for Advanced Fighter Aircraft

India has authorized the development of a prototype for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a fifth-generation stealth fighter intended to boost the country’s defense self-reliance. Defense Minister Rajnath...

May 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Russia Upgrades Iskander Missile to Penetrate Ukraine’s Patriot Defenses

Russia has deployed modified Iskander-M missiles against Ukraine, designed to be harder to intercept by systems like the U.S.-supplied Patriot. According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat, six...

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
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Indra Demonstrates AESA Radar on Leopard Tanks for Drone Defense

Spanish defense company Indra has successfully trialed its Nemus AESA radar mounted on Leopard main battle tanks to enhance their effectiveness against contemporary threats, including drones. The radar, known...

May 20, 2025
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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 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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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 15, 2025
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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...