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U.S. Army Awards Epirus $43 Million Deal for Second-Generation Counter-Drone Directed-Energy System

Epirus has been awarded a $43.55 million contract by the U.S. Army to supply a next-generation directed-energy weapon designed to neutralize drone swarms and other airborne threats. The agreement,...

Cubic Selected by UK to Deliver Advanced Weapons Effects Training System

Cubic Defence UK has been awarded a two-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply the Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A). The ILT-A platform...

July 18, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

Britain Showcases Future Combat Jet Concept with Stealth Profile and Smart Avionics

The United Kingdom has unveiled a new combat air demonstrator concept designed to evaluate stealth shaping, digital flight technologies, and cutting-edge manufacturing methods for next-generation fighter aircraft. A concept...

Romania on Track to Become Europe’s First Iron Dome Customer

Romania is poised to become the first European nation to acquire the Iron Dome air and missile defense system, developed by Israel. Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu confirmed the planned...

July 18, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Kuwait Inducts Bayraktar Armed Drones from Turkey into Service

Kuwait has officially received its first Bayraktar TB2 tactical unmanned aerial systems from Turkey, commemorating the milestone with a launch ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base. This delivery...

July 18, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Next-Gen AI Radar Delivers Instant Threat Awareness at Sea

Lockheed Martin is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance targeting precision and speed up threat identification. Recently, the company conducted tests with an AI-enabled Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system capable...

July 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Airbus Secures H160 Order from Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to support its mission portfolio, including firefighting, disaster response, and search and rescue. Configured for versatility,...

July 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Joint Ukraine–US Initiative Kicks Off Domestic Gunpowder Production

Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate, has joined forces with U.S. firm D&M Holding Company to launch a gunpowder manufacturing venture in the United States, dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s military...

July 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Valkyrie Combat Drone Offered to German Air Force by Airbus and Kratos as ‘Loyal Wingman’ Solution

Airbus Defence and Space has joined forces with U.S. defense firm Kratos to bring the XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force, aiming for deployment by 2029....

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Showcases New Modular Missiles Designed for Precision and Swarm Tactics

LIG Nex1 of South Korea has rolled out two new modular missile types that integrate autonomous capabilities, payload adaptability, and mission flexibility. One is a 250-pound (113-kg) system designed...