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May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense
R&D

S. Korea Considers Improvements to Missiles, Rocket Launchers, and K9 Howitzers

South Korea is advancing the capabilities of several major weapon systems to meet growing demands for increased firepower. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) recently carried out...

To improve its air defense, Turkey acquires over 100 missiles manufactured in the United States.

The US State Department has approved a potential arms sale to NATO ally Turkey, involving two missile types produced by RTX. The $225-million package includes 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium...

Taiwan conducts the first test firing of its new Land Sword II missile.

Taiwan’s military has successfully carried out the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile system, marking a notable advancement in its air defense capabilities....

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

The Airbus SIRTAP drone will be equipped with navigation technology by Exail and Grafinta.

French firm Exail and Spanish company Grafinta will provide the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. Tailored for compact platforms, the UmiX-40 delivers precise navigation...

Iveco Will Provide the Netherlands With 785 Military Logistics Vehicles

The Netherlands has signed a contract with Italy’s Iveco Defence Vehicles to procure 785 military logistics trucks along with associated support services. The order includes 8×8 and 6×4 trucks...

May 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Madrid Sees Debut of Europe’s New ‘NEMESIS’ Self-Propelled Howitzer

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has introduced the “NEMESIS,” Europe’s latest self-propelled howitzer, at the FEINDEF defense exhibition in Madrid. This advanced tracked artillery platform combines enhanced firepower,...

Turkish Company Starts Sea Trials of Anti-Kamikaze USV Boat

Turkish marine engineering firm Anadolu Robotik has commenced sea trials of its Arida-M counter-unmanned surface vehicle (USV), signaling the completion of the system’s initial development phase. The autonomous USV...

May 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Macron: France “Ready” to Talk About Deploying Nuclear-Armed Aircraft in Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that France is open to negotiating the deployment of its nuclear-armed fighter jets on the territory of other European countries, similar to how...

May 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

H&B Defence will provide nuclear submarine support for AUKUS.

H&B Defence has been appointed to identify Australian suppliers capable of supporting the AUKUS submarine and aircraft carrier initiative with the UK and US. The company will assess firms...

Poland to Sell Man-Portable Air Defense Systems to Belgium

Belgium is strengthening its national defense through the planned purchase of 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland. The agreement, signed by Belgian Defense Minister Theo...