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December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms
R&D

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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Naval Platforms
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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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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

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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Air Platforms
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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...

October 24, 2024
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

DRDO Accelerates Work on Advanced Extended-Range Pinaka; Trials Set for 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing the extended-range Guided Pinaka rocket system, targeting a range exceeding 120 kilometers. Fabrication is slated to begin by mid-2025, with...

October 18, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Taiwan utilizes satellite connections to intercept incoming drones.

To reinforce the island’s defense of key infrastructure and its main communications network, Taiwan’s military is experimenting with a satellite-based drone defense system, prompted by a rise in Chinese...

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

China’s innovative radar system reportedly tracks F-22 stealth fighters by leveraging BeiDou satellite signals, marking a technological breakthrough.

Reports indicate that Chinese researchers have created a radar system capable of tracking the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, a leading stealth fighter. This new approach is affordable and...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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How a network of small, autonomous, unmanned vessels can expand maritime operations.

Northrop Grumman, a recognized leader in advanced uncrewed autonomous systems, has introduced two new mission-specific autonomous features—Helix and Scion—for smaller UAS. These innovations will quickly upgrade commercial uncrewed platforms...