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February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

France Involves KNDS and Safran to Investigate Upcoming Robotic Land Platform Technology

Safran Electronics & Defense and KNDS France have inked a framework agreement with the French defense procurement agency (DGA) to investigate robotic land platform technology. The DROIDE framework is...

January 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israeli Companies Will Install Cutting-Edge Robotic Weapons on Logistics Drones

HevenDrones and SMARTSHOOTER, two Israeli companies, have established a strategic alliance to outfit logistical drones with cutting-edge robotic weapon systems. The businesses will work together to incorporate the state-of-the-art...

December 23, 2024
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Air Platforms

IAF and DRDO Begin Modifications on Six Su-30 MKI Aircraft for Astra Missile Integration and Testing

In a significant move to bolster its air combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has launched a project...

December 16, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

BrahMos Aerospace Reevaluates Hypersonic BrahMos-2K Based on Feedback

Following a lukewarm reception to the proposed BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile, BrahMos Aerospace, in collaboration with Russia, is reassessing the missile’s technical specifications and pricing strategy. Feedback revealed concerns...

December 14, 2024
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Air Platforms

UK, Italy, and Japan team up to develop a next-generation fighter jet.

The UK, Italy, and Japan have formed a joint venture to build a next-generation supersonic fighter by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. Each country will contribute equally...

December 14, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Why India Chose the S-400 Over THAAD: A Comprehensive Comparison

In a landmark strategic decision, India chose Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the United States’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in 2018, signaling a significant shift...

December 12, 2024
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Naval Platforms

India and UK join forces to design and build new amphibious warships for India.

India’s effort to procure amphibious Landing Platform Docks is progressing, with the UK partnering to co-develop electric propulsion systems. This collaboration draws on the UK’s advanced shipbuilding know-how to...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

India and Nigeria have been strengthening their defense cooperation

During a high-profile visit to Nigeria by the Indian Prime Minister, the two nations took a significant step toward strengthening cooperation in defense, economic development, and food security. On...

December 5, 2024
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Air Platforms

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has chosen the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as the new primary trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

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 as the replacement for the Fuji T-7...

November 8, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The Brazilian Navy and EDGE Group Collaborate to Develop Naval Counter-Drone Technology

A memorandum of understanding has been struck by the Brazilian Navy and the Emirati defense company EDGE Group to collaborate on the development and deployment of naval counter-drone equipment....