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May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Medium-range precision loitering munitions will be developed in Australia.

The Australian government has initiated a defense program to create medium-range precision loitering munitions. As part of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) initiative, the Talon Strike program aims...

$580 Million US Navy Contract for Next-Generation Jammer Granted to Raytheon

Raytheon has secured a $580-million follow-on production contract from the US Navy for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. The agreement includes the continued manufacturing of NGJ-MB pod...

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Germany and the UK will collaborate to create a precision strike weapon with a range of more than 2,000 kilometers.

The United Kingdom and Germany have announced plans to co-develop a next-generation deep-precision strike weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles). While specifics of the program remain...

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...

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...

May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

The Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle has been introduced by the EM&E Group.

Spanish defense firm EM&E Group has showcased its latest Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle at a global military solutions event in Madrid. Engineered with a modular design and blast-resistant protection,...

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 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...

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 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...