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A Revolution in the Underwater Rescue Concept from the Italian Navy: SAVER System Under Test
The Italian Navy is transforming its underwater operational capabilities by initiating sea acceptance trials of the next-generation SAVER submarine rescue system aboard the offshore support vessel Tritone.
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US Navy Show of Force: AIM-174B and AIM-260A on the Same Fighter Jet for the First Time
A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet crossed a critical threshold by carrying the long-range AIM-174B and the next-generation AIM-174B/AIM-260A munitions in the same flight for the first time.
A Groundbreaking Step in Global Military Logistics: Rocket Cargo Test from the US Air Force
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a critical test to deliver massive tonnages of military supplies to crisis zones around the world via rockets, eliminating the limitations of traditional air and sea logistics.
Groundbreaking Move Beneath the Ocean from AUKUS Pact: Largest Autonomous Maritime Systems Exercise Begins
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the US are executing the largest autonomous maritime systems demonstration in their history with the AUKUS Pillar 2 Maritime Big Play initiative conducted off the coast of San Diego.
Critical Defense Move from Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur: $10M UAV Interception System Being Granted
The Japanese government will donate to the Malaysian Navy, within the framework of Official Security Assistance (OSA), an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detection system worth 1.65 billion yen (about $10 million).
Land Systems
Critical Breakthrough in Armored Vehicles from Lockheed Martin: Spike NLOS Missile Successfully Fired from ISV-U Platform
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the integration and first live-fire tests of the Spike NLOS missile system on the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV-U) at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah.
Storm of Autonomy at AUSA 2026: US Army Restructures Supply Chain
While unmanned systems, low-cost interceptors, and electronic warfare technologies took center stage at the AUSA 2026 exhibition in Washington, the Pentagon is initiating a strategic transformation to open its procurement mechanisms to next-generation defense companies.
Lockheed Martin's 150-Kilometer Range ER GMLRS Rocket Enters Mass Production
Lockheed Martin is transitioning to the mass production phase after successfully completing operational testing for the 150 km range ER GMLRS rocket system, which doubles the range of the standard GMLRS.
Naval Systems
Elbit Systems Completes Acquisition of Underwater Robotics Firm in Canada
Elbit Systems has acquired Canada-based International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE), a company known for having over 50 years of subsea robotics experience and having delivered more than 250 underwater vehicles to customers in over 20 countries. Elbit Systems will leverage this acquisition to expand its capabilities in this field.
A Revolution in the Underwater Rescue Concept from the Italian Navy: SAVER System Under Test
The Italian Navy is transforming its underwater operational capabilities by initiating sea acceptance trials of the next-generation SAVER submarine rescue system aboard the offshore support vessel Tritone.
Historic Export from Turkish Defense Industry: Keel Laying Stage in Portuguese Logistics Support Ship
Turkish engineering company STM cemented its position in the global maritime market by holding the keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul for the second logistics support ship built for the Portuguese Navy.
Air Systems
Critical Move by the Swedish Navy: Bofors 57mm Weapon System Order to BAE Systems
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has signed a new contract with BAE Systems covering the procurement of Bofors 57Mk3 naval gun systems for the future Luleå-class frigates.
AI Revolution in Space from KAI: Satellites Now Detect Their Own Malfunctions
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) successfully completed the AI‑based autonomous fault detection test performed on the BEE‑1012 satellite in orbit. The system enables rapid decision‑making mechanisms in space by reducing reliance on ground stations.
Europe Delegates UAV Defense Authorities to the Private Sector to Protect Critical Infrastructure
In the face of rising hybrid threats and drone swarms following the war in Ukraine, European countries are preparing to grant operators of critical infrastructure, such as energy and transportation, the authority to use electronic jammers and destruction systems.
Cyber & Space
Türkiye’s Strategic Power in Space Grows: Fergani’s Sixth Satellite in Target Orbit
Developed by Fergani Space, the FRG-100D4 satellite was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX rocket and deployed into its target orbit at an altitude of 590 kilometers.
U.S. Army's Critical Step and Strategic Preparation for 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense Interceptor
The U.S. Army announced the assignment of a critical air defense unit to the 'Golden Dome for America' (GDA) project, which is expected to revolutionize the national missile defense architecture. The project aims to establish a multi-layered defense network by integrating sensors, interceptors, and command-control elements.
HAARP Facility in Alaska Reactivated for Strategic Beyond-Horizon Radar Tests
The ABD Command successfully tested next-generation cost-effective beyond-horizon radar technology using the HAARP facility in Alaska to close critical surveillance gaps in the Arctic region.
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