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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...

May 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Polish Lightning II F-35A Pilots Complete Their Training

The Polish Air Force’s inaugural class of F-35A Lightning II pilots has successfully completed training on the fifth-generation multirole fighter. The training concluded at Ebbing Air National Guard Base...

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...

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 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...

March 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

GE Aerospace secures $5 billion engine contract under U.S. foreign military sales program.

GE Aerospace has secured a $5-billion contract from the US Air Force to produce F110-GE-129 engines for foreign military sales. Originally introduced in 1992, the F110-GE-129 engine has powered...

March 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

European Defence Agency develops smart camouflage system for land operations.

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed the initial phase of its ASCALS program, aimed at creating smart camouflage for military vehicles and gear. The €1.3-million ($1.42-million) effort focused...

March 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

U.S. explores 3D-printed dark ceramics for hypersonic weapons and aircraft.

Hypersonic missiles and aircraft developed in the US could soon feature 3D-printed dark ceramics engineered to endure extreme environments. Scientists at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) are investigating...

February 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Airbus to develop joint naval communication system for French warships.

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) to develop a new communications network for both its surface and submarine naval fleets. The €480...

February 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

CAE selected to develop next-generation fighter training for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Canada has chosen CAE to lead the development of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program. This initiative is designed to prepare pilots for operating...