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Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced plans to test its Tomahawk SSM in Japan in 2027.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to test its new “New SSM” anti-ship missile in fiscal year 2027, a fact confirmed at the Tokyo International Aerospace Exhibition on October 17, 2024....

October 18, 2024
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A new nuclear aircraft carrier for France is set to be ordered in 2025.

Plans for France’s much-anticipated replacement of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier are advancing, with the Ministry of Armed Forces set to place the order in 2025. The new...

October 18, 2024
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Thales Presents New AI-Enabled Swarms of Autonomous Drones

Flight tests by Thales have demonstrated the use of drone swarms at multiple autonomy levels. This progress is a significant milestone in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into drone operations,...

Thailand Signs IRIS-T Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile Support Deal with Diehl Defense

Diehl Defence announced a new support contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to advance the operational capabilities and application of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on RTAF combat...

October 18, 2024
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Development of the XM30, the US Army’s Bradley IFV successor, advances with American Rheinmetall and GDLS involvement.

American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have reached a milestone in the U.S. Army’s search for a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) to replace the Bradley. Both...

October 18, 2024
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries initiates work on the last next-generation Aegis destroyer.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced construction has begun on the last of three next-generation Aegis destroyers, which are part of South Korea’s Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) system....

October 18, 2024
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New South Korean Homar-K Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launchers Delivered to Poland’s Artillery Units

Poland received four Homar-K launchers from a 218-module order placed in 2022. This delivery is part of Poland’s artillery modernization, developed with global partners. The Polish Armed Forces expect...

October 18, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Intends to Expand Indigenous Helicopter Production Working With Leonardo

Talks are underway between Saudi Arabia and Leonardo to expand cooperation by localizing helicopter component manufacturing. The collaboration would also involve establishing maintenance and repair capabilities, and producing spare...

October 18, 2024
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Teledyne FLIR Presents Cerberus XL Counter-Drone System at AUSA 2024

Teledyne FLIR presented its Cerberus XL counter-drone system, which can spot up to 500 targets at once, at the Association of the US Army expo in Washington, DC. The...

US Gives Green Light to Netherlands’ $1.42 Billion L3Harris Radio Deal

The US State Department has cleared a possible $1.42 billion sale of L3Harris portable radios and related equipment to the Netherlands. The agreement would see Amsterdam purchase five types...