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November 11, 2025
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Battlefield Feedback Fuels RADA Radar Enhancements for Ukraine

The Israeli defense firm RADA is accelerating radar modernization efforts for Ukraine, incorporating real-time feedback from the Ukrainian military into its ongoing system upgrades and software refinements. Data collected...

November 7, 2025
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GE, Shield AI Develop Propulsion for X-BAT Drone

GE Aerospace and Shield AI have entered a strategic collaboration to co-develop advanced unmanned aerial platforms that combine artificial intelligence autonomy with innovative propulsion technology. The initiative seeks to...

November 7, 2025
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Hyperspectral ‘Eye’ Boosts Drone Vision Range

TEKEVER and Arkeus have demonstrated a new milestone in aerial sensing by integrating the Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) onto the TEKEVER AR3 EVO unmanned aerial system. The partnership...

November 5, 2025
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Austal Wins Approval for Naval Autonomy

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) for the production of a new missile launch system designed for the country’s...

November 4, 2025
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Sweden Wraps Up Archer Artillery System Upgrade Initiative

Sweden has taken delivery of the final batch of upgraded Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, concluding a national effort to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities. According...

November 2, 2025
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Tehran Promises to Reinforce Damage

Iran vowed Sunday to rebuild its damaged nuclear sites stronger than before, following coordinated Israeli and US airstrikes, as Oman urged renewed US-Iran dialogue. President Masoud Pezeshkian said reconstruction...

October 31, 2025
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France Debuts Laser Tech Allowing Drones to Mark Targets for Strikes

France’s MERIO is designing a drone-mounted laser designator system that allows UAVs to identify and mark targets for high-precision attacks, reducing the danger to ground operators. By using laser...

October 31, 2025
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Inuit-Led Firm to Strengthen Canada’s Arctic Military Infrastructure

A newly launched Inuit-owned defense firm, Sapujjijiit Inc., is leveraging local Arctic expertise and advanced defense technology to enhance Canada’s northern security operations. Located in Nunavut, the company —...

October 22, 2025
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Cockerill to Retrofit More Than 100 Military Vehicles as Ambulances for Ukraine

John Cockerill Defense of Belgium will transform 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, extending its ongoing assistance as the war with Russia continues. The initiative involves 11 BV-206...

October 19, 2025
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Israel Selects L3Harris and IAI for Advanced Blue Sky Warden Attack Aircraft

U.S.-based L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop the Blue Sky Warden, a light-attack and ISR aircraft engineered to meet Israel’s...