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Air Systems

Turkish Defense Giant BAYKAR and Leonardo Join Forces: Astore Levante UCAV Prepares for European Skies

Developed through the partnership of BAYKAR and Italian aerospace giant Leonardo, the Astore Levante UCAV is entering the European certification process, while critical test activities are being conducted to integrate MBDA munitions into the platform.

14 Oct 2026 1,257 Views

Air Systems

US Selects Leonidas Microwave Weapon to Protect Domestic Airspace

US security agencies have selected the Epirus-produced high-power microwave system, Leonidas, to be tested in domestic airspace against small UAV threats.

13 Oct 2026 789 Views

Land Systems

Revolution in Defense Technologies: Anura Natural Language Controls Integrated into Armored Combat Vehicles

GDLS and Primordial Labs are collaborating by adding Primordial's Anura natural language control system to General Dynamics' armored combat vehicles. This system can facilitate the control of systems and rocket-propelled vehicles, and pave the way for future MUM-T capabilities.

13 Oct 2026 724 Views

Naval Systems

Strategic Move in the Baltic: Comprehensive Submarine Cooperation Between Poland and Sweden Formalized

Sweden and Poland have signed final agreements regarding crew training and the interim leasing of the HMS Södermanland submarine under the Orka submarine program.

13 Oct 2026 721 Views

Air Systems

Critical Decision in the Shadow of Western Embargoes: Service Life of Russian-Made SSJ-100 Aircraft Extended

Russia has extended the service life of SSJ-100 aircraft equipped with SaM146 engines, which have been facing maintenance and spare parts crises due to Western sanctions, to 20 years. While Moscow is trying to keep the current fleet operational, it is simultaneously focusing on the Yakovlev SJ-100 project powered entirely by the domestic PD-8 engine.

13 Oct 2026 447 Views

Air Systems

The Sky's New Heavyweight Guardian: Armed UAV with M250 Machine Gun Successfully Tested

Developed in cooperation between Sig Sauer and IAI, the Fire Storm 250 next-generation vertical takeoff and landing drone carrying the M250 light machine gun has successfully completed aerial target destruction tests.

13 Oct 2026 737 Views