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Chinese J-35A Stealth Fighter Seen on Assembly Line; Has Mass Production Begun?...

July 9, 2025 @ 03:37 PM

New images from a Chinese production facility have revealed what appear to be multiple J-35A stealth fighter airframes on an assembly line, raising questions about whether China has begun mass-producing its fifth-generation carrier-based aircraft. The J-35A, previously known as the FC-31 Gyrfalcon, is designed for operations from Chinas expanding fleet of aircraft carriers
Leonardo Acquires Swedish Cybersecurity Firm Axiomatics

July 9, 2025 @ 11:35 AM

Leonardo has acquired Sweden-based cybersecurity firm Axiomatics AB, strengthening its global presence in the Zero Trust security domain and expanding its network of international digital security investments. Zero Trust is a cybersecurity model that requires continuous verification of all users and devices before granting access, based on the principle of “never trust, always verify
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
Iran Acquiring Chinese HQ-9B Air Defense System Fearing Another Israeli, U.S. Strike?...

July 9, 2025 @ 08:00 AM

Iran is reportedly acquiring advanced Chinese air defense systems, including the long-range HQ-9B and HQ-22 surface-to-air missile batteries, in a rapid effort to rebuild its air defense shield amid fears of a renewed Israeli and U.S
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
U.K. to Manufacture AI Underwater Gliders to Protect Critical Infrastructure

July 9, 2025 @ 05:09 AM

The United Kingdom will begin manufacturing artificial intelligence-powered underwater gliders designed to protect vital undersea infrastructure, with production expected to start later this year at a new facility in Plymouth. The facility will produce the
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
Dutch F-35s to Safeguard Ukraine-Bound Military Aid

July 8, 2025 @ 09:58 AM

From September 1 to December 1, the Netherlands will deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland to support NATO's airspace surveillance over Eastern Europe, the Dutch Ministry of Defence
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

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