South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Samyang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd
Teledyne FLIR has launched Prism AIMMGen, a new tool that simplifies AI and machine learning (ML) model creation using synthetic data, providing a solution for commercial, defense, and first response industries. Prism AIMMGen automates the highly intensive manual data labeling process by generating millions of annotated synthetic images in both visible light and infrared spectrums
The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) today encircled Taiwan while its military conducted land, sea and air drills enforcing an effective blockade of the Island even as Taipei vowed to defend its sovereignty. “The China Coast Guard's 2901 formation, 1305 formation, 1303 formation and 2102 formation carried out law enforcement patrols in the waters around the Taiwan Island on October 14th, which is a practical action to manage and control the Taiwan Island according to the one-China principle,” said Liu Dejun, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), on Monday morning
Ukrainian drones have increased their hit rate of enemy targets from 50% earlier this year to 80% currently thanks to an artificial intelligence (AI) embedded scout UAV, SAKAR that can identify Russian personnel, tanks, armored vehicles among others. Ukraine is training an army of robot drones, teaching them how to distinguish Russian soldiers on the battlefield by their uniforms and the way they move, a
Airbus Helicopters, in collaboration with its partners, has completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed under the European Union-funded project code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network
Fearing an imminent Israeli bombardment on its nuclear and energy facilities for its October 7 missile attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has concluded a whirlwind tour of its Arab neighbours to pressure the Israelis to sue for peace. Araqchis visit to Riyadh focused on regional security, despite recent improvements in Saudi-Iran relations
The first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon in October 2023 and HS Nearchos on 19 September 2024
KNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
Anduril has announced the launch of the Bolt family of man-packable, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs), aimed at enhancing tactical capabilities for combat missions. The base model, Bolt, is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as search and rescue operations
Leonardo has signed a new contract to enhance the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) military communications network with encryption and security measures. The initiative aims to upgrade the UAE's defense communications infrastructure, ensuring enhanced data protection and resilience against cyber and physical threats