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BAE Systems to Create AI-Driven Software to Enhance Battlefield Medical Support for US Armed Forces

BAE Systems has been chosen by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to further develop and support the deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK)...

July 3, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Finalizes K-5 Nuclear SLBM to Extend Submarine-Launched Strike Capabilities

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed development of the K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), a nuclear-capable system with a range between 5,000 and 6,000 kilometers. This...

June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

BAE and US Army Collaborate on Development of 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

BAE Systems has entered into a research and development partnership with the US Army to advance the 52-caliber variant of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype. Through a Cooperative Research...

June 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

SRC to Equip Qatar with Advanced Counter-UAS Technologies Under Historic $1 Billion Deal.

SRC, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to defense R&D, announced it will supply a range of advanced counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies to Qatar through a landmark $1 billion...

June 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Teledyne FLIR OEM Delivers NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging to Enhance Defense Operational Readiness.

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced that its lineup of dual-use thermal imaging modules—including Neutrino®, Boson®, Hadron™, and Lepton®—has achieved compliance with the National Defense...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Leonardo AW139 Helicopter Achieves First Autonomous Flight Through Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Partnership.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have completed the first autonomous flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, advancing the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC)...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Aerostar Performs First Routine Service on Romanian Black Hawk Helicopter.

Aerostar, a Lockheed Martin-certified maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) center, has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal...

June 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Indra Uses AI to Accelerate Tactical Battle Scenario Creation, Reducing Preparation Time to Minutes.

Indra is deploying an AI-based system in its simulators that slashes the time required to develop tactical training scenarios from days to mere minutes, saving substantial resources and effort....

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Patria Unveils Its F-35 Production Facility in Jämsä, Finland.

Patria officially opened its F-35 production building on June 13, 2025, at the company’s Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland. This new production line will handle the large-scale assembly of...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop, Marshall Pitch UK-Made Air Defense System for British Army

Northrop Grumman and Marshall are collaborating on a bid to supply a new-generation Ground-Based Air Defense system to the UK military. The concept aims to fulfill Ministry of Defence...