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July 11, 2025
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Autonomous Warfare? Lockheed and HavocAI Invest in Crewless Combat Technology

Lockheed Martin Ventures has joined forces with Rhode Island startup HavocAI to accelerate the U.S. military’s pursuit of autonomous maritime systems, focusing on the development of medium unmanned surface...

July 10, 2025
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France Pursues Majority Control with 80% Share in FCAS Fighter Jet Program

According to Reuters, France has informed Germany that it seeks an 80% share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter jet program developed jointly with Spain....

July 10, 2025
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Battlefield Medics Gain AI-Powered Assistance Through BAE’s Latest Innovation

In partnership with BAE Systems, the U.S. Air Force is developing an AI-powered platform to assist medics in tracking and treating injuries more effectively during combat operations. The system,...

April 22, 2025
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Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle Program Launched by KNDS-Metlen Alliance

In a major step toward bolstering local defense manufacturing, KNDS France has teamed up with Greece’s Metlen Energy & Metals to produce the “Philoctetes” infantry fighting vehicle. Based on...

April 22, 2025
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Raytheon’s Coyote Interceptors to Be Locally Produced in the UAE

US defense contractor Raytheon has signed a landmark agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to domestically produce components of the Coyote counter-drone system. Under the deal, Raytheon Emirates will...

April 22, 2025
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UAE Partners With South Korea on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Program

In a move to boost defense collaboration, the UAE and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on the KF-21 Boramae fighter program via a newly signed letter of intent....

April 21, 2025
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Allied Training Begins as US and Philippines Face Common Security Challenges

Philippine and US forces commenced the largest iteration of the “Balikatan” joint exercises, engaging in a high-intensity, full-battle simulation. Spanning three weeks, the drills will involve around 17,000 personnel...

April 18, 2025
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Italian-German Team Eyes Philippine Navy Submarine Contract

European defense firms Fincantieri and TKMS have agreed to cooperate on supplying submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. As part of the deal, Fincantieri will propose the U212 Near...

April 17, 2025
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Chunmoo Guided Weapon Production to Begin in Poland Via Hanwha-WB Collaboration

Polish defense firm WB Electronics and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have entered into a joint venture aimed at producing missiles domestically for the K239 Chunmoo-based Homar-K rocket system. Hanwha...

April 16, 2025
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U.S. and ROK Naval Forces Conduct Successful Mine Warfare Exercise

The U.S. Navy and ROK Navy concluded this year’s Korean Spring Exercise, a recurring joint drill aimed at improving mine countermeasures. Conducted off the southeastern coast of South Korea,...