Ukraine to Receive 6,000 AI Powered Kamikaze Drones from German Firm, Helsing
Germany-based defense company Helsing will deliver 6,000 AI-powered kamikaze drones to Ukraine in 2025, enhancing Kyivs ability to counter Russian forces. The company announced the deal in Munich, stating that its HX-2 combat drones will provide precision strike capabilities against tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and command positions
Xrange Boosts U.A.E. Defense Testing With New Drone Village, Runways, and Blast...
XRANGE, an Abu Dhabi-based Training, Test & Evaluation (TT&E) facility operated by REMAYA, has expanded its capabilities with new infrastructure and testing services to support defense, aerospace, and commercial clients. The
Russian Lancet Drones Knock Out 200 U.S. M777 Howitzers in Ukraine
Nearly 200 American-made M777 howitzers supplied to Ukraine have been destroyed by Russian Lancet reconnaissance and strike drones, drone maker ZALA has claimed
Javelin Joint Venture Explores Co-Production Opportunities in India
The Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) is evaluating potential co-assembly and co-production of the Javelin anti-tank weapon system in India, engaging in a competitive selection process with Indian defense firms. JJV, a collaboration between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin,
Israel Tests 20 New Anti-Drone Weapons
Israel has tested 20 new counter-drone technologies, including guns, missiles, and UAV interceptors, in a large-scale defense trial aimed at neutralizing unmanned aerial threats. The tests, led by the Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), featured major defense firms and startups competing to develop next-generation drone...
Turkey's Baykar to Establish JV in Indonesia to Produce Drones
Baykar, a Turkish drone manufacturer, and Indonesian defense company Republikorp have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production, assembly, and maintenance in Indonesia. The signing ceremony took place during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğans visit to Indonesia, where he met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
Topgun:Maverick’s Dogfight Scene Inspired by Su-57’s Incredible Mobility: Russian Pilot...
A scene in the 2022 Hollywood movie “Topgun: Maverick” which shows the hero, Tom Cruise involved in a dogfight with a Su-57 stealth fighter was inspired by actual maneuvers that the latest Russian stealth fighter jet has been performing. Sergey Bogdan, the 60 year old senior test pilot of the Su-57 said that he and his team had developed a maneuver where the plane rapidly accelerates vertically, remains stationary in the air for a few seconds and then spirals down to a certain altitude before leveling off is reproduced in the famous dogfight scene in the Hollywood movie, Topgun: Maverick
Thales, BDL to Supply Laser Beam Riding ManPad Missiles to India
Thales and Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) have signed a contract to supply Laser Beam Riding ManPad (LBRM) Very Short Range Air Defence Missiles (VSHORAD) to the Indian Ministry of Defence
L3Harris Unveils Software for Controlling Large-Scale Autonomous Systems
L3Harris Technologies has introduced
European Defence Agency Launches Project to Improve Aircraft Battery Monitoring
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has initiated a research project called
Russia’s UEC Supplied 18 Engines to India’s HJT-36 Trainer Aircraft Project
Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC) has supplied 18 AL-55E engines to Indias HJT-36 aircraft project whose upgraded version, “Yashas” was unveiled at Aero India 2025. The AL-55E engine as was developed specifically for the Indian single-engine trainer aircraft HJT-36, project
China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Receives Type Certificate in Beijing
Korean DAPA Offers Supply Chain Partnership to NATO, EU
Kyrgyzstan Buys 2 South Korean KUH-1 Surion Helicopters Worth $71M
Netherlands to Upgrade Apache/Chinook Helicopters, Acquire Maritime Drones and Armored Vehicles
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
