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December 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Advances Naval Manned-Unmanned Autonomy

South Korea is accelerating efforts to integrate autonomous surface combatants into its naval force structure, aiming to enable effective manned-unmanned teaming in maritime operations. The initiative focuses on developing...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Advances Heavy Armor Strategy With New Ratel IFV

A new heavy infantry fighting vehicle under development in Poland is signaling a strategic shift toward greater armor protection and survivability on the modern battlefield. The vehicle, designated Ratel,...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

USAF to Test PhantomStrike Radar on VISTA Aircraft

The US Air Force has chosen Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar to equip its autonomous X-62A VISTA test aircraft, marking a significant step forward in advanced sensor integration and artificial intelligence...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

USMC Trials Red Wolf Missile in AH-1Z Strike Test

The U.S. Marine Corps has advanced its long-range strike capabilities with a successful low-altitude test firing of the Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, according to...

December 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Extended-Range GMLRS Crosses 100 Km

US defense major Lockheed Martin has completed a successful flight test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, marking a significant advance in US Army long-range rocket artillery...

December 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lockheed and 4iG Explore HIMARS on Hungarian Vehicles

US defense giant Lockheed Martin has partnered with Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies to assess the integration of advanced rocket artillery solutions for the Hungarian Armed Forces. The...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

KAI Selects BAE IFF System for KF-21 Fighter Jet

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to supply a next-generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solution for the KF-21 Boramae fighter, under a contract valued at...

December 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop Demos Anti-Mine Sonar Using US Navy Drone Boat

Northrop Grumman has completed a successful test of its AN/AQS-24 towed anti-mine sonar system aboard an unmanned surface vessel for the US Navy, advancing the service’s push toward autonomous...

December 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

HII Advances ROMULUS Uncrewed Vessel for Sea Testing

HII has advanced construction of the ROMULUS prototype, part of its new unmanned surface vessel program, with the platform now roughly one-third complete and on track for sea trials...

December 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop Unveils Smarter G/ATOR Radar Upgrade

Northrop Grumman has rolled out a new software enhancement for its AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR system, giving the next-generation radar a sharper view of the battlefield. The update extends the radar’s...