French Firm CILAS Unveils Portable Laser Rifle Prototype
French defense company CILAS has unveiled a new prototype laser weapon in the form factor of an assault rifle, aiming to offer compact laser firepower for dismounted forces. The new system, called HELMA-LP, was showcased at the SOFINS 2025 special operations exhibition, according to
India's Laser Weapon Smokes Fixed-wing Drone in First Test
India has for the first time tested a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system that destroyed a fixed-wing drone, demonstrating its growing capability in directed-energy warfare. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the laser weapon system was shown neutralizing multiple aerial targets, including missiles and swarm drones
Lockheed Martin Delivers First TPY-4 Radar to U.S. Air Force
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first TPY-4 radar system to the U.S
Sweden Orders Thales’ Ground Radar to Boost Airspace Surveillance
Sweden has signed an agreement with Thales for the delivery of the Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar system (GM200 MM/C). The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) confirmed the deal as part of ongoing international defense cooperation within NATO
Northrop to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with New Electronic Warfare System
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Northrop Grummans AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system to enhance the survivability of its C-130J airlifter fleet. The system is designed to protect against weapon systems and electronic warfare threats in complex electromagnetic environments
Lockheed Martin to Integrate Google AI into AI Factory Ecosystem
Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector have announced plans to integrate Googles generative artificial intelligence (genAI) into Lockheed Martins AI Factory ecosystem, aiming to enhance AI-driven capabilities across defense, aerospace, and scientific fields. Lockheed Martins AI Factory incorporates both open-source and proprietary AI models, ensuring reliability, traceability, and security in high-assurance deployments
Hungarian Defense Firm Secures Radar Contract from Estonia
Pro Patria Electronics Ltd., a Hungarian defense technology company, has secured a contract to supply passive radar systems to Estonia after winning a procurement process led by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI)
Singapore’s Defence Ministry Partners with France’s Mistral AI to Develop Generative AI...
Singapores Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), and DSO National Laboratories will collaborate with Frances Mistral AI to develop generative AI models aimed at strengthening the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) sensemaking and decision support capabilities. The partnership will focus on adapting Mistral AIs Large Language Models (LLMs) and creating a mixture-of-experts (MoE) model suited for Singapores defence operations
Lockheed's Multi Mission Radar Deployed on Mexican Border
Lockheed Martin has deployed its AN/TPQ-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) on the U.S
Ukraine’s Radionix Partners with Saab for Sensor, Defense Electronics Work
Saab and Ukrainian defense company Radionix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
QinetiQ Tests Australia's First High-Power Anti-Drone Laser Prototype
QinetiQ has tested a prototype of its scalable high-power laser optical chain at QinetiQ Laboratories in Adelaide, marking the first demonstration of its kind in Australia. The project, conducted in collaboration with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), aims to develop sovereign directed energy defensive systems to counter drone threats
U.S. Space Force Awards V2X $62 Million to Support COBRA DANE Radar...
Turkish Roketsan to Produce ATMACA Anti-ship Missile in Indonesia
Germany’s Next Leader Signals Support for Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
PLA Navy's Second 5,000-Ton Type 054B Frigate Coming Soon
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...