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December 24, 2025
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South Korea Develops Autonomous Framework to Enable Naval Manned–Unmanned Operations

South Korea is taking steps to operationalize manned–unmanned naval teaming by developing core systems for combat unmanned surface vessels capable of operating in concert with crewed naval platforms. The...

December 23, 2025
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Ratel IFV Debut Underscores Poland’s Shift Toward Heavier and More Survivable Ground Platforms

A new heavy infantry fighting vehicle under development in Poland is highlighting the country’s shift toward greater protection and survivability on the modern battlefield. The vehicle, known as Ratel,...

December 22, 2025
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US Air Force Selects PhantomStrike Radar for VISTA Test Aircraft

As part of an ongoing upgrade program, the US Air Force has selected Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar for installation on the X-62A VISTA autonomous test aircraft. PhantomStrike is a compact,...

December 21, 2025
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U.S. Marines Test Red Wolf Missile in Low-Altitude Long-Range Strike from AH-1Z

L3Harris Technologies has confirmed that the U.S. Marine Corps successfully test-fired the Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during a low-altitude trial conducted over the Atlantic...

December 19, 2025
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Extended-Range GMLRS Exceeds 100 km Mark in Lockheed Live-Fire Test

The US Army and Lockheed Martin have achieved a new milestone in rocket artillery capability following a successful test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS). Launched...

December 18, 2025
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Lockheed, 4iG Study Mounting HIMARS Systems on Hungarian-Made Trucks

Lockheed Martin, in partnership with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies, will assess options to integrate advanced rocket artillery capabilities into Hungary’s armed forces, including mounting Lockheed Martin’s Launcher Loader...

December 17, 2025
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KAI Chooses BAE Systems IFF for KF-21 Boramae Fighter

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to provide an upgraded Identification Friend or Foe solution for the KF-21 Boramae, under a contract valued at approximately $11...

December 16, 2025
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Northrop Demos Anti-Mine Sonar at Sea

Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 anti-mine sonar system with an unmanned surface vessel for the US Navy, advancing efforts to shift mine countermeasure missions...

December 15, 2025
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HII Pushes ROMULUS Autonomous Vessel Prototype Closer to Sea Testing

HII is continuing development of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family, with the first prototype currently about 30 percent complete and on track for sea trials in late 2026....

December 10, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Debuts Upgraded, More Advanced G/ATOR Radar System

Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar is receiving a software refresh that sharpens its battlefield awareness, enabling it to detect threats from farther out and accelerate decision-making. The upgrade incorporates...