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December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Russia develops Cayman-Class design to modernize Ivan Gren-class amphibious ships.

The Russian Navy is enhancing its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with a new design variant called Project 117113 Cayman. Revealed at the “Fleet-2024” event, this upgrade by Nevskoye Design...

November 28, 2024
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Soldier Systems

The Future Soldier Program Integrates Cyber and Robotics with the British Army’s Core

The British Army is changing dramatically in order to meet the intricate demands of contemporary combat. The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy included the Future...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The Hydrogen Propulsion System AIP has been fitted into a S80 class submarine by Navantia.

An S80 class submarine’s hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) has been installed by Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena. This is the first submarine equipped with a third-generation AIP. Admiral...

November 21, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

The Pentagon Selects L3Harris to Create the C2 Autonomous Swarm Prototype

L3Harris has been selected by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit to develop a command-and-control (C2) system prototype that can manage several autonomous assets at once. Specifically, the defense contractor...

October 25, 2024
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A Spotted for the First Time Equipped with ELL-8212/ELL-8222 Self-Protection Jamming Pod and Astra Mk1 BVR Missiles

India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was recently seen for the first time equipped with the ELL-8212/ELL-8222 Self-Protection Jamming Pod and a pair of Astra Mk1 Beyond Visual...

October 24, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

DRDO Speeds Up Development of Next-Gen Extended-Range Guided Pinaka: Testing Planned for 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is progressing on the development of an extended-range variant of the Guided Pinaka rocket system, set to exceed a range of 120...

October 18, 2024
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Air Platforms

Taiwan uses satellite connections to combat drone invasions.

As part of a significant effort to strengthen the island’s defenses of vital infrastructure and core communications network in the face of increased Chinese probing, the Taiwanese military is...

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

China’s “Groundbreaking Radar” Uses BeiDou Satellite Signals to Find F-22 Stealth Fighters

According to reports, Chinese researchers have created a new radar technology that can track and identify the F-22 Raptor, one of the most sophisticated stealth fighter jets in the...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

How to Increase Maritime Reach with an Autonomous Fleet of Small, Uncrewed Platforms

With its huge uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS), Northrop Grumman has established itself as a pioneer in technology. Helix and Scion, the company’s two mission-focused autonomous capabilities on the smaller...