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July 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

“Spy Cockroach” Drones Poised To Enter German Military Tactics

SWARM Biotactics, a technology company from Germany, has unveiled an innovative method for conducting covert surveillance and reconnaissance. Their approach centers on outfitting live cockroaches with minuscule electronic “backpacks,”...

July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Considered for Japan’s Upgraded Mogami Frigate Proposal

The Japanese government has pitched a modernized version of the Mogami-class frigate to Australia, highlighting its compatibility with US weapons and its potential to improve trilateral naval interoperability. Mitsubishi...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

MISTRAL 3 Missile Gets Drone, Fast Attack Boat Defense Upgrade by MBDA

The European defense firm MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 missile system to improve its effectiveness against fast-moving inshore boats and small aerial threats. This enhancement was confirmed following...

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. autonomous aircraft achieves high-speed HSMM test with extended range

Anduril Industries has successfully completed a key phase in the development of its Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV), following a series of rigorous flight tests held in May 2025....

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

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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Unmanned Systems

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 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Morocco Taps L3Harris for C-130 Fleet Modernization

L3Harris Technologies has secured a multi-year contract to carry out extensive upgrades on the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s fleet of C-130 military transport aircraft. The modernization project is set...

July 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Helicopter Development Launched to Succeed Mi-8/17 Fleet in Russia

Russian aerospace industry sources have confirmed the commencement of work on the Mi-80, a next-generation multirole helicopter designed to replace the aging Mi-8/17 fleet, which remains a core asset...