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Two Indian Pilots Killed After Jaguar Jet Crashes During Training

July 9, 2025 @ 11:09 AM

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed on Wednesday after a Jaguar trainer jet crashed during a routine training mission in Rajasthan, a state in western India. The aircraft went down near Ratangarh town in Churu district
French MoD Has Ordered €4B worth Weapons in 2025

July 9, 2025 @ 09:19 AM

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has confirmed that weapons and defense equipment orders reached €4 billion in the first half of 2025, signaling a marked increase in procurement activity ahead of Bastille Day. The accelerated spending reflects Frances ongoing rearmament efforts under the 2024–2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), despite a constrained budgetary environment
Raytheon Tests Barracuda Mine Neutralization System in First Untethered Underwater Mission

July 9, 2025 @ 05:22 AM

Raytheon, an RTX business, has demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralization vehicle in an untethered, semi-autonomous operation during recent testing in open waters off Narragansett Bay on July 8. The exercise marked the first time the Barracuda operated independently underwater, navigating, detecting, and communicating with surface systems without a physical tether
Rheinmetall Unveils 40 mm MV Magazine-Fed Grenade Launcher in First Live Fire

July 8, 2025 @ 11:11 AM

Rheinmetall has showcased its new Squad Support Weapon 40 (SSW40) in a live fire event, marking the first public demonstration of the worlds first automatic, magazine-loaded grenade launcher chambered in 40 mm medium-velocity (MV) caliber. Held in mid-June 2025 at Rheinmetalls Unterlüß test center in Germany, the event was attended by international defense media
France Wants 80 Percent Share in Franco-German FCAS Fighter Project

July 8, 2025 @ 10:36 AM

France is seeking to take an 80 percent stake in the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, potentially upending the long-standing principle of equal partnership among the participating nations and aerospace companies. This development follows ongoing disputes within the FCAS consortium—particularly between Frances Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents both German and Spanish interests in the program
Trump "Unfreezes" Weapons Supplies to Ukraine

July 8, 2025 @ 08:54 AM

The United States has resumed weapons deliveries to Ukraine after a brief suspension, the Pentagon confirmed late Tuesday, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The
Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Philippine Ammunition Plant

July 8, 2025 @ 08:10 AM

Two workers at a private firearms manufacturing facility in the Philippines died after an explosion at the companys ammunition plant in Marikina City on Monday, according to local police and company officials. The plant is operated by Armscor Global Defense Inc
Denmark to Set Up New Warship Building Facility at Frederikshavn

July 8, 2025 @ 07:48 AM

Danish political parties have reached a landmark
Poland Conducts Anti-Drone Trials Days after Russian Strike Hits Polish Aid Truck

July 8, 2025 @ 06:26 AM

Polands Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda visited the Central Air Force Training Ground in Ustka on July 7 to witness tests of Polands latest anti-drone systems.
U.K. Engineers Arrive in India to Revive Stranded Royal Navy F-35B...

July 7, 2025 @ 11:39 AM

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