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July 18, 2025
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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...

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...

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,...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

APKWS Munitions Fired from BAE Multi-Rotor Drone in Landmark Air-to-Air Trial

BAE Systems has successfully completed the first-ever air-to-air engagement using a laser-guided munition launched from its multi-rotor uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV). During tests at the U.S. Army’s Dugway Proving...

July 18, 2025
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Sixth Prototype Test Flights Bring South Korea’s Boramae Fighter Program Closer to Completing Initial Phase

South Korea aims to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s, with the initial batch of around 20 aircraft scheduled for delivery between 2026...

July 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

$7.08 Billion India-France Collaboration Launched to Develop Next-Gen Fighter Engine

India and France to Jointly Develop Advanced Fighter Jet Engine in Major Defence Breakthrough India’s defence sector is on the brink of a transformative milestone, with the Ministry of...

AI Collaboration Launched to Accelerate and Expand U.S. Defense Innovation Capabilities

Star26 Capital Joins Forces with Synthetic Darwin to Infuse AI into Defense Tech Portfolio Star26 Capital, a defense-focused holding company, has announced a strategic partnership with Delaware-based Synthetic Darwin...

Defense Department Taps Contractor to Develop Command Hub for Guam Missile Shield

A Guam-based consortium, Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to build a $295 million command center for the island’s future air and missile...

July 17, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Avilus Introduces Trio of Advanced UAVs Designed for Rescue, Recon, and Logistics Support

Avilus, a German drone manufacturer, has launched a new generation of UAVs tailored for extended reconnaissance missions, emergency medical delivery, and field support. The flagship model, Bossard, offers a...

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...