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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...

July 18, 2025
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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 16, 2025
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L3Harris Secures C-130 Modernization Deal from Morocco

L3Harris Technologies will upgrade multiple C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force under a new modernization contract. The scope of work includes advanced avionics integration, structural maintenance, engine...

July 15, 2025
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Russia Initiates Program to Replace Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia has initiated development of a new-generation multirole helicopter, intended to succeed its long-serving Mi-8/17 fleet, according to local media reports. Tentatively named the Mi-80, the upcoming aircraft draws...

July 15, 2025
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South Korea Initiates Development of Hydrogen-Fueled K3 Main Battle Tank

Hyundai Rotem of South Korea has begun development of the K3 main battle tank, a next-generation vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells and designed to eventually replace the renowned...

April 10, 2025
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Europe’s First CH-47F Chinook Training Simulator Developed by Spain

Spanish defense firm Indra has developed the first CH-47F Chinook full-mission simulator built in Europe. Installed at the Helicopter Simulation Center in Colmenar Viejo, the system provides comprehensive training...

April 7, 2025
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British-Australian Partnership Aims at Developing Next-Generation Weapon Systems

In a new defense partnership, the UK and Australia are co-developing advanced sub-systems for low-cost, modular weapons. Combining Britain’s Modular Weapons Testbed with Australia’s SHARKTOOTH initiative, the program focuses...

April 4, 2025
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Italian Navy’s Todaro Submarines Set for Upgrades Under New OCCAR Agreement

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has amended a contract to modernize the initial U212A Todaro-class submarines of the Italian Navy. The effort, part of the Near Future...