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May 20, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Australia Plans Development of Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

Australia has initiated a defense program to develop medium-range precision loitering munitions as part of its Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) initiative. Known as the Talon Strike program, the...

US Takes Delivery of First Enhanced AN/TPY-2 Radar to Strengthen Hypersonic Defense Capabilities

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar equipped with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, enhancing its ability to detect, track, and differentiate ballistic missile threats....

Danish Company Secures Record-Breaking Radar Contract for Kongsberg SHORAD System

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has awarded a contract worth over 500 million Danish kroner ($75.5 million) to Danish company Weibel Scientific for the delivery of XENTA surveillance radars to...

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UK and Germany Collaborate on Development of Precision Strike Missile With 2,000+ Km Range

The UK and Germany have announced plans to co-develop a long-range “deep-precision strike” weapon capable of reaching over 2,000 kilometers, though specific details about the system—such as whether it...

Raytheon Secures $580 Million Contract from US Navy for Next-Generation Jammer Program

The U.S. Navy has granted Raytheon a $580 million follow-on production contract for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. The agreement includes the production of additional NGJ-MB pod...

May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

EM&E Group Unveils Ferox 6×6 Armored Vehicle

Spanish defense firm EM&E Group has showcased its new Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle at an international military solutions convention in Madrid. Built with a modular design and anti-blast protection,...

May 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

South Korea Plans Upgrades for K9 Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, and Missile Systems

Amid growing demands for increased firepower, South Korea is pursuing upgrades to several key weapon systems. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) recently carried out a three-day...

Turkey Purchases Over 100 U.S.-Made Missiles to Strengthen Air Defense Capabilities

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential arms deal with Turkey involving the sale of two types of missiles manufactured by RTX. The agreement includes 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced...

Taiwan Conducts First Test Launch of New Land Sword II Missile

Taiwan’s military has successfully conducted the first live-fire test of its indigenously developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, a key move to bolster the island’s air defense capabilities. During...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Exail and Grafinta to Provide Navigation Systems for Airbus SIRTAP Drone

French company Exail and Spanish firm Grafinta will equip Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone with the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit, a compact and high-precision system designed for space-limited platforms. Featuring...