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August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sentinel ICBM Program Marks Milestone With Second-Stage Motor Test

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have completed a key milestone for the Sentinel ICBM program by testing the stage-two solid rocket motor under simulated flight conditions in...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Advanced Missile Defense System Begins Deployment in South Korea

In a move to strengthen its aerial defenses, South Korea has completed the early deployment of the second phase of its upgraded Cheongung-II missile defense system. Originally designed to...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-9 Drone Control Systems Get Major Overhaul from GA-ASI, Tobyhanna

A new milestone has been reached in MQ-9 Reaper support as Tobyhanna Army Depot and GA-ASI unveiled a comprehensive repair and diagnostics solution for its Ground Control Station. This...

July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Construction Begins on India’s First AI-Enabled Maritime Patrol Vessel

India has launched construction on its inaugural AI-integrated patrol vessel, a key asset for enhancing maritime security and conducting various operations within its exclusive economic zone. Named the Next...

July 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French Firm SEAir to Develop Unmanned Vessel Under EU Program

SEAir, a French maritime innovation firm, has launched a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) EU-funded project to develop ARROW—an autonomous, hydrofoil-equipped surface vessel. Scheduled for delivery by 2028, the vessel...

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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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...