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July 24, 2025
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MISTRAL 3 Missile Gets Upgrade from MBDA for Drone and Small Craft Defense

MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 missile to counter the rising threat of fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), enhancing the defense of surface ships in close-range scenarios. The improved...

July 19, 2025
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Army’s HSMM Program Sees Breakthrough as Autonomous Air Vehicle Surpasses Hellfire Missile Range by 10X in Flight Tests

In May 2025, Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV) completed critical flight testing for the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program, overseen by DEVCOM Aviation & Missile...

July 18, 2025
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Next-Gen AI Radar Delivers Instant Threat Awareness at Sea

Lockheed Martin is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance targeting precision and speed up threat identification. Recently, the company conducted tests with an AI-enabled Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system capable...

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...