Iran has unveiled a new version of its Shahed-149 combat drone, also known as “Gaza,” equipped with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing systems to enhance its performance in contested electronic environments. The upgraded wide-body unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was displayed at the Latin America Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) 2025 trade show, held in Rio de Janeiro from April 1 to 4
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever today announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth €1 billion, which includes the delivery of two F-16 fighter jets this year and two more next year. The Belgian delegation, including Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot and Defense Minister Theo Francken, visited Bucha and Kyiv to express solidarity and support for Ukraine's defense efforts
Azerbaijan has test-fired the Turkish-made SOM ŞAHİN cruise missile from a modernized Su-25 fighter jet, a move that marks a critical step toward finalizing the missiles procurement. According to a statement by Scientific and Technological Research Institution of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), the firing test of the SOM-B1 variant—specifically tailored for Azerbaijan—was conducted using the Pod and Aircraft Independent Firing System (UBAS) developed by TÜBİTAK Defense Industries Research and Development Institute (SAGE)
UK scientists have completed a hypersonic propulsion test in collaboration with the UK government, industry, and the US government. According to the
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The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) and Airbus Helicopters have presented the prototype of the NH90 Caiman Standard 2 helicopter for the first time at the SOFINS 2025 exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, France. This
Ukraine has conducted tests of long-range first-person-view (FPV) drones equipped with fiber optic control, the state defense technology cluster Brave1
China has approved the commercial operation of autonomous passenger drones for the first time, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issuing Operator Certificates (OC) to two companies—EHang Holdings and Heyi Aviation. The certification allows them to conduct passenger flights using pilotless aerial vehicles within approved airspace
South Korea is promoting its Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) as a candidate for Norways long-range precision strike weapon requirement. On March 26, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Minister Seok Jong-geon visited Norway to discuss defense industry cooperation, aiming to strengthen ties between Korea, NATO, and the European Union
Rescuers in Lithuania continued efforts on Thursday to recover the vehicle of four U.S