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May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Medium-range precision loitering munitions will be developed in Australia.

The Australian government has initiated a defense program to create medium-range precision loitering munitions. As part of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) initiative, the Talon Strike program aims...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The United States obtains its first improved AN/TPY-2 radar for increased hypersonic defense.

The US Missile Defense Agency has accepted delivery of its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar system, designed to detect, track, and distinguish ballistic missile threats. Developed by Raytheon, the radar...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Kongsberg SHORAD’s Biggest Radar Purchase Ever Goes to a Danish Company

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Danish company Weibel Scientific to deliver XENTA surveillance radars for short-range air defense applications. Valued at over 500 million Danish...

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Germany and the UK will collaborate to create a precision strike weapon with a range of more than 2,000 kilometers.

The United Kingdom and Germany have announced plans to co-develop a next-generation deep-precision strike weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles). While specifics of the program remain...

May 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

$580 Million US Navy Contract for Next-Generation Jammer Granted to Raytheon

Raytheon has secured a $580-million follow-on production contract from the US Navy for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. The agreement includes the continued manufacturing of NGJ-MB pod...

May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

The Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle has been introduced by the EM&E Group.

Spanish defense firm EM&E Group has showcased its latest Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle at a global military solutions event in Madrid. Engineered with a modular design and blast-resistant protection,...

May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

S. Korea Considers Improvements to Missiles, Rocket Launchers, and K9 Howitzers

South Korea is advancing the capabilities of several major weapon systems to meet growing demands for increased firepower. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) recently carried out...

May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

To improve its air defense, Turkey acquires over 100 missiles manufactured in the United States.

The US State Department has approved a potential arms sale to NATO ally Turkey, involving two missile types produced by RTX. The $225-million package includes 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium...

May 15, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Taiwan conducts the first test firing of its new Land Sword II missile.

Taiwan’s military has successfully carried out the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile system, marking a notable advancement in its air defense capabilities....

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The Airbus SIRTAP drone will be equipped with navigation technology by Exail and Grafinta.

French firm Exail and Spanish company Grafinta will provide the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. Tailored for compact platforms, the UmiX-40 delivers precise navigation...