Tiberius Aerospace has moved its Invictus long-range precision strike system into formal engineering Test and Evaluation (T&E), taking the program
Indra Group has demonstrated AI capabilities developed through the European FaRADAI defence research project. The system can analyse complex ground imagery, identify objects and assess possible threats. It can also suggest safer routes when situations change. The project brings together 38 partners from 13 European countries and focuses on reliable, explainable AI that can support human decision-making in defence operations.
DefendEye has raised a new investment round led by NovaCapital to scale production of its Overwatch Drone. The autonomous AI drone is designed for first responders and can launch within seconds without a trained pilot. Its base station connects the drone to the cloud, allowing emergency teams and remote commanders to access live video and gain situational awareness during incidents.
Taiwan has conducted its first live-fire military exercise using first-person-view (FPV) drones against armoured vehicles, marking a new step in
Northrop Grumman has introduced Raid Hunter™, a new 50mm Gun-Based Air Defense system for short-range protection. It combines a high-rate-of-fire Chain Gun, guided ammunition and networked control to counter cruise missiles, drone swarms and other aerial threats. The modular system is designed for rapid deployment and could add another layer of defense around military bases, airfields and critical infrastructure.
China’s Y-20B military transport aircraft can reportedly switch between transport and aerial refueling missions. A CCTV documentary also highlighted its
The U.S. Department of War is investing $85.5 million in Strategic Bauxite USA to build a more secure refractory-grade bauxite supply chain. The project will expand a Guyana mine, add processing capacity and support a U.S. brown-fused alumina plant. If completed as planned, it could meet all U.S. military demand for brown-fused alumina and all U.S. demand for refractory bauxite.
Lockheed Martin is expanding missile defense manufacturing across the United States with new facilities, digital engineering, and workforce investments. The company plans to increase production of systems including PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, NGI, and Aegis. The expansion aims to improve manufacturing speed, support future defense needs, and modernize production through 2030.
China’s latest PLA documentary shows an H-6N bomber carrying a large under-fuselage missile while escorted by J-20 stealth fighters. Experts say the weapon could be an air-launched ballistic missile for anti-ship or ground-strike missions, although its exact model has not been officially confirmed.
South Korea plans to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s under the Jang Bogo-N program. The submarine will use low-enriched uranium and is designed to improve long-range underwater operations. The project comes as North Korea also develops a nuclear-powered submarine, raising the possibility of greater naval competition in Northeast Asia.
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