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Italy Reviews MBDA Weapons for Italo-Turkish Drone
Italy is conducting tests to mount MBDA weapons on the Italian-Turkish Astore Levante drone. The Italian Air Force chief is carrying out weaponization activities with small Italian industrial groups alongside MBDA.
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A Groundbreaking Wearable Technology for the Future Battlefield: The Primex Move from Twenty-Six Defense
Twenty-Six Defense, a former Elbit Systems of America entity, is opening the door to a new era in military wearable technologies with its lightweight, AI-powered head-mounted display system called Primex, unveiled at the AUSA exhibition.
US Army's Next-Generation Armored Fighting Vehicle Wolf Debuts for the First Time
General Dynamics Land Systems has exhibited the first official model of the Wolf armored fighting vehicle, a candidate for the XM30 program developed to replace the aging Bradley vehicles.
Europe's First XQ-58A Valkyrie Variant U740 Takes to the Skies: A New Era for Federal Germany
Developed in partnership with Airbus and Kratos, the U740 unmanned combat aerial vehicle, an Europeanized version of the XQ-58A Valkyrie, successfully performed its maiden flight at a test range in Northern Europe.
The Pinnacle of the Patriot Family: Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 Edge Move
Lockheed Martin has introduced PAC-3 Edge, the most advanced interceptor missile developed for the U.S. Army's Patriot air defense system. Designed against hypersonic and advanced ballistic threats, the missile stands out with its new seeker, three-pulse rocket motor, and aerodynamic airframe structure.
Land Systems
US Army's Next-Generation Armored Fighting Vehicle Wolf Debuts for the First Time
General Dynamics Land Systems has exhibited the first official model of the Wolf armored fighting vehicle, a candidate for the XM30 program developed to replace the aging Bradley vehicles.
AUSA 2026 Opens Its Doors: The Heart of the Global Defense Sector Beats in Washington
On the first day of the AUSA 2026 exhibition, next-generation land combat systems, autonomous platforms, and modern warfare technologies exhibited by global defense industry giants made a major impact in Washington.
Multi-Autonomy Revolution on a Single Screen: Forterra's Breakthrough Step in Battlefield Management
At the AUSA conference, Forterra introduced the OASIS-OneLink technology, which enables the coordination of unmanned systems from different manufacturers through a single interface.
Naval Systems
A New Era in Naval Warfare History: AI-Powered SETIS Combat Management System from Naval Group
Naval Group showcases its AI-supported tactical decision support and open architecture approaches with the next-generation SETIS Combat Management System developed against the complex threats of the modern naval battlefield.
The Legendary Class of the Dutch Navy Enters History: Set Off Toward the Walrus Decommissioning Shipyard
The Dutch Royal Navy's veteran submarine Walrus, which has been in service for more than thirty years, has embarked on its final voyage to Amsterdam on a floating barge for decommissioning and recycling.
A Giant Step from the French Navy Against Asymmetric Threats: Critical Milestone Reached in the DANAE Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel Program
The French Defense Innovation Agency and the Navy have selected three finalist industrial consortia for the DANAE armed unmanned surface vessel program, advancing to the prototype development phase.
Air Systems
Breathtaking Raid by the French Navy in the Indian Ocean: 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Captured
The French Navy carried out a special operation against the oil tanker named 'DF Peak', operating within the 'Shadow Fleet' in international waters south of Réunion Island, taking control of the vessel.
Anatomy of Modern Warfare: US Army Restructures Procurement and Technology Ecosystem
The US Army is rapidly transforming its procurement processes based on lessons learned from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East regarding cost-effectiveness, artificial intelligence, and unmanned systems.
Ukraine's Critical Winter Struggle: Air Defense in a Fuse Deficiency
Ukraine is confronting a Patriot missile shortage amid the approaching winter season and increasing Russian ballistic missile attacks. The Kiev administration is trying to plug the critical supply gap by arranging emergency stock transfers, joint production initiatives, and local defense systems to build a flexible air defense architecture.
Cyber & Space
Game-Changing Move in Air Defense from Leonardo DRS: Digital C-Band cxMHR Enters the Field
Leonardo DRS has introduced its fully digital, software-defined C-band cxMHR radar developed for integrated air and missile defense and announced that it has entered serial production.
Indian Leap in the Next-Gen Air Defense Market: Akash Missiles Bound for Central Asia
India is establishing a strategic bridge in the Central Asian defense market by exporting its domestically produced Akash short-range air defense systems to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
France's Next-Generation Combat Aircraft Project: Super Rafale and the Future of ACF
France is preparing to launch its national 6th-generation fighter jet project, the ACF. Additionally, the Rafale F5 (Super Rafale) modernization is set to begin in December 2026.
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