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‘BLAZE,’ an AI-powered counter-drone system, is introduced by a Latvian startup.

Latvian defense startup Origin Robotics has launched “BLAZE,” an autonomous counter-drone system powered by artificial intelligence, engineered to detect and neutralize rapidly moving aerial threats. BLAZE offers a more...

May 7, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Israel Negotiates With US on JASSM Missile Acquisition

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is reportedly in “advanced negotiations” with the United States for the procurement of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin, according to Israeli outlet...

Tekever Announces $533 Million to Revolutionize UK Defense Environment

British-Portuguese technology company Tekever has unveiled plans to invest £400 million ($533 million) into defense research, infrastructure, and technological innovation in the UK. The funding will support its five-year...

May 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

As the area gets closer to conflict, India tries out a sophisticated naval mine.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Indian Navy, has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed underwater sea mine. The weapon, known as the Multi-Influence Ground...

May 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

As the area approaches war, India tests a sophisticated naval mine.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed underwater sea mine. Known as the Multi-Influence Ground Mine, the...

May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Thales and L3Harris collaborate to create the UK’s next-generation SHORAD capability.

L3Harris Technologies has partnered with Thales UK to jointly develop an integrated short-range air defense command and control system for the United Kingdom. The collaboration will merge L3Harris’ Target...

May 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Peru and South Korea Will Collaborate to Create Lima’s New Submarine

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a partnership with Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA to co-develop a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy. The initiative is part...

May 6, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Using a ‘cold launch’ approach, the US Navy tries out a sea-based hypersonic missile.

The US Navy has successfully carried out an end-to-end flight test of the nation’s first sea-based hypersonic weapon, the Conventional Prompt Strike missile. Held at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

May 6, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

The United States authorizes the sale of Norway’s AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

The US State Department has given the green light for a potential $370.9-million arms sale to Norway, covering the provision of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles. The package includes...

May 5, 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s $3.5 billion acquisition of AMRAAM missiles is approved by the United States.

The US State Department has authorized a potential foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia involving AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) valued at approximately $3.5 billion. The proposed...