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July 15, 2025
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South Korea Initiates Development of Hydrogen-Fueled K3 Main Battle Tank

Hyundai Rotem of South Korea has begun development of the K3 main battle tank, a next-generation vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells and designed to eventually replace the renowned...

Canada Plans to Acquire Fighter Drones to Complement F-35 Fleet

The Canadian Department of Defence is preparing to procure a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to operate alongside its future F-35 fighter jets. According to documents obtained...

July 15, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

Russia Initiates Program to Replace Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia has initiated development of a new-generation multirole helicopter, intended to succeed its long-serving Mi-8/17 fleet, according to local media reports. Tentatively named the Mi-80, the upcoming aircraft draws...

Spain Set to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Spain is set to acquire more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery forces, replacing its aging M109 systems. The acquisition, valued at over €3 billion ($3.51 billion),...

XTEND Secures $30 Million to Expand AI-Driven Robotic Solutions for the Battlefield

XTEND has raised an additional $30 million to bolster its U.S. operations and accelerate production of its AI-driven autonomous robotic systems. The company stated that the fresh funding will...

To Enhance Joint Operations, Denmark Orders 129 Finnish-Made Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

Denmark has taken a major step forward in the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program by finalizing its participation with the signing of the program’s three closing agreements: the...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

DT-46 Tactical Drone Highlights French Army’s Focus on Precision Artillery During Bastille Day Celebration

Marking a significant advancement in its modernization journey, the French Army debuted the DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone during the annual military parade on the Champs-Élysées—a first for the system....

Netherlands Navy Purchases Eight Battle-Tested V-BAT Drones from Ukraine Conflict

To boost maritime ISR operations, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT VTOL drones for use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. This purchase is...

July 14, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

‘Dragom’ Becomes Colombia’s First Indigenous Military UAV to Take Flight

Marking a milestone in local defense capability, Colombia has unveiled “Dragom,” its first homegrown military drone, developed entirely within the country by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC). Designed...

July 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Panama Canal Hosts U.S. Armed Forces for Joint Military Drills

In response to growing tensions over alleged Chinese activity near the Panama Canal, the U.S. military partnered with Panamanian police for a new set of defense exercises focused on...