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October 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

DIU’s Artemis Long-Range Drone Completed by Auterion

Auterion has finalized the Artemis long-range strike drone, a next-generation unmanned system developed through the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to enhance Western strike capabilities. The design is reminiscent...

October 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

AM General Upgrades Hawkeye Howitzer With Recoil Tech

In a historic step toward modernizing its national defense, the Belgian Air Force has received its first three F-35A Lightning II fighters from Lockheed Martin. The advanced stealth jets...

October 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Pentagon to Upgrade Missile Defense Radars Nationwide

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is upgrading its ballistic missile early warning radar systems with advanced software designed to enhance object classification and tracking precision. The upgrade will boost...

October 14, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Begins Building Advanced SharpSight Radar

Raytheon Technologies has officially begun initial production of the SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radar, a cutting-edge system designed to redefine airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The radar offers high-resolution,...

October 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Sikorsky’s Black Hawk Reimagined as U-Hawk Drone

Sikorsky, a division of Lockheed Martin, has reimagined its classic UH-60L Black Hawk into a next-generation autonomous aircraft known as the S-70UAS “U-Hawk.” The transformation represents a significant milestone...

October 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

American Firm Unveils Balloon-Launched Glide Weapon

Emerging defense innovator Aventra has secured $3 million in new funding to advance its plan to convert traditional, unguided bombs into autonomous long-range strike weapons. The technology aims to...

October 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Navy enhances ship defenses via Phalanx CIWS upgrades

The U.S. Navy has outlined a new multi-year sustainment and upgrade cycle for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), reinforcing its role as the fleet’s ultimate line of defense...

October 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Anduril, Zone 5 Advance Pentagon Drone Interceptors

The Pentagon has tapped Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to accelerate the development of advanced interceptors under its Counter NEXT initiative, aimed at neutralizing larger, military-grade drones. The...

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India’s New Subs to Feature 200-MWe Reactors

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) is developing advanced nuclear propulsion systems to power India’s future S5-class ballistic missile submarines. The project centers on 200-MWe pressurized light-water reactors, a...

September 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New BlackSea USV Doubles Load, Energy for Navy Ops

US defense firm BlackSea Technologies has announced the creation of the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC), a purpose-built family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) aimed at fulfilling the US...