Netherlands to Spend $352M on Drones, AI in 2025
The Netherlands will invest €310 million ($352 million) this year to expand its use of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) across its defense operations, according to State Secretary of Defense Gijs Tuinman. “This year I want to invest 310 million euros in unmanned systems and scaling up other innovations
Boeing to Sell Parts of Aviation Software Biz to Thoma Bravo for...
Boeing has entered into an agreement to sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including its Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways assets, to Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm for $10.55 billion
Israel Aerospace, DCX Form ELTX Joint Venture to Localize Radar Systems in...
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and DCX Systems Limited announced a
Russian Cyber Attacks Target Dutch Infrastructure in Growing Hybrid Threats
The Netherlands is facing a growing number of hybrid threats, particularly from Russia, according to the 2024 annual report of the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), which was sent to the House of Representatives
Indra to Install Eco-friendly Radars for U.K’s Air Surveillance Network Upgrade...
Spanish tech gaint, Indra has won a contract to upgrade the United Kingdoms air surveillance network with new radars. A total of 19 radars in the different locations will be deployed, each equipped with a primary PSR3D and a secondary MSSR radar
South Korea Demos Photonic Radar Technology to Detect Small Drones
The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) of South Korea
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Arquimea Test AI-Powered Anomaly Detection for ISR Missions
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in collaboration with Spanish technology company Arquimea, has demonstrated a machine learning-based anomaly detection system designed to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The capability allows ISR platforms to detect irregularities or changes in physical features using electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) data
Oman Signs New Radar Deal with Spain’s Indra
The Sultanate of Oman has awarded a new contract to Spains Indra Group to supply the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) with Lanza 3D long-range early warning radars. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both the Omani and Spanish Ministries of Defence, as well as Indra Group executives
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
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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...
