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Critical Defense Move from Germany: Heron TP Armament and Eurofighter Radar Modernization Approved

The German Federal Parliament's Budget Committee has officially approved a total of six critical defense procurement projects, including the arming of Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicles and the updating of radar systems for Eurofighter combat aircraft.

5 Nov 2026 252 Views

Air Systems

Vektrex's Air-Launched System: A New Attack Advantage on the Battlefield

General Atomics has released a concept graphic showing 7 Vektrex submunitions being loaded onto the AIM-174B Gunslinger from the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet at Euronaval 2026. This concept demonstrates the capacity of a lake to carry 28 Vektrex projects and attack multiple targets simultaneously. Vektrex was developed from 155mm ground weapons and can be adapted to 127mm ship artillery systems and large missile containers. These submunitions, which can track moving targets thanks to sensor support, aim to bypass enemy defense systems and overcome the enemy's high aircraft defense capacity.

5 Nov 2026 239 Views

Air Systems

Unmanned Revolution in Naval Warfare: Babcock's ARMOR Force Partnership Expanded with Seven Defense Companies

British defense company Babcock International aims to accelerate the integration of autonomous and unmanned naval systems by including seven global technology leaders such as Thales, Hensoldt, and Exail in the ARMOR Force program, establishing a massive autonomous naval warfare ecosystem.

5 Nov 2026 203 Views

Air Systems

Poland to Produce HOMAR-K Missiles for South Korea in Poland

Poland, through a joint artificial production facility established with Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea and the WB Group, will locally produce CGR-080 guided missiles for the HOMAR-K multiple rocket launcher system. A contract valued at PLN 14 billion (5.5 billion dollars) has been signed, establishing a strategic partnership focused on defense industry collaboration and technology transfer.

5 Nov 2026 179 Views

Air Systems

Hypersonic Storm: MBDA's 'Curved' Target Under the Wind Until 2029

MBDA announced plans to develop a thick and fast hypersonic missile defense system named 'Hydis' for Europe. With a flight test target by the end of 2029, the system's impact on defense strategies and technical features have been discussed.

5 Nov 2026 193 Views

Air Systems

CENTCOM Area Autonomous Revolution: US Deploys Over 25,000 Unmanned and Defense Systems to Middle East

The US has launched a massive $6 billion investment program to deploy over 25,000 unmanned air, sea, and anti-drone systems in the CENTCOM region, while planning to establish the Autonomous Warfighting Command (Autowarcom) by 2027 and produce 300,000 low-cost drones.

5 Nov 2026 254 Views