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Cubic selected by UK to supply weapons effects training system

Cubic Defence UK has been awarded a new two-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply its Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A). This...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

BAE drone successfully conducts first APKWS air-to-air missile test

BAE Systems has reached a significant milestone by successfully launching a laser-guided munition from its TRV-150 multi-rotor drone—marking the first air-to-air engagement of its kind using an uncrewed aerial...

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Kuwait deploys Turkish Bayraktar drones for military operations

Kuwait has officially taken delivery of its first batch of Bayraktar TB2 tactical unmanned aerial systems from Turkey, celebrating the milestone with a ceremonial launch at the Ali Al...

Romania set to adopt Israeli Iron Dome, first in Europe

Romania is set to become the first European country to acquire the Iron Dome air and missile defense system, a landmark move that marks a deepening of defense ties...

AI alliance formed to accelerate US defense tech growth

Star26 Capital, a firm dedicated to advancing defense technology investments, has entered into a strategic alliance with Synthetic Darwin, a Delaware-based AI innovator. The partnership is aimed at integrating...

Epirus secures $43M deal for second-gen US Army anti-drone tech

Epirus has been awarded a $43.55-million contract by the US Army to supply a next-generation directed-energy weapon aimed at neutralizing drone swarms and other aerial threats. This contract is...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

AI radar system enables real-time maritime threat detection

Lockheed Martin has integrated artificial intelligence into its radar systems to significantly improve targeting precision and accelerate the identification of potential threats. The defense giant recently conducted successful tests...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

India, France partner on $7B next-gen fighter engine project

India’s Ministry of Defence is set to take a transformative step in advancing its self-reliance in aerospace technology by recommending a strategic partnership with France for the co-development of...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

South Korea’s Boramae jet completes sixth test in phase one

South Korea has unveiled plans to significantly expand its air combat capabilities with the domestic production of up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s. As...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK reveals stealthy next-gen fighter concept with AI integration

The United Kingdom has officially revealed a new combat air demonstrator concept designed to serve as a testbed for next-generation fighter technologies. This cutting-edge platform aims to evaluate critical...