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February 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Integris and QinetiQ to supply protective armor for the U.S. Army’s FLRAA helicopters.

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US have partnered to enhance the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Integris will contribute its expertise in military armor...

February 20, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Rafael and L&T to jointly produce Trophy active protection systems in India.

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have signed an agreement to jointly offer the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) for Indian military platforms. According...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

France teams up with KNDS and Safran to explore next-gen robotic land vehicles.

France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) has entered into a framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to develop technologies for robotic land platforms. The seven-year DROIDE...

January 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israeli companies to outfit logistics drones with advanced robotic weapons.

Israeli companies SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a strategic partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems. Through this collaboration, they will integrate the state-of-the-art SMASH Dragon...

December 23, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

DRDO and IAF begin modifications on six Su-30 MKI aircraft to integrate and test Astra missiles.

In a major step toward enhancing its aerial combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has initiated a project...

December 16, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

BrahMos Aerospace reconsiders the hypersonic BrahMos-2K following technical and strategic feedback.

In response to the lukewarm reception of the proposed BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile, BrahMos Aerospace—working in partnership with Russia—is re-evaluating the missile’s technical specifications and pricing model. Concerns raised...

December 14, 2024
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Air Platforms

United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft

The UK, Italy, and Japan have officially launched a joint venture to develop a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new venture...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms

India and the UK Partner to Develop Amphibious Warship Fleet for the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy’s long-pending plan to acquire amphibious warships, or Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), has been delayed for over a decade but is now gaining momentum. India is working...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

Japan’s Ministry of Defense selects the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as JASDF’s new basic trainer.

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the selection of Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainer to replace the Fuji T-7 aircraft currently...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms

EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy Collaborate on Development of Naval Counter-Drone Technology

The UAE-based EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to co-develop and deploy advanced naval counter-drone technologies. This collaboration will focus on designing...