Russia Tests Laser Systems to Counter Drones in Air Defense Push
Russia has conducted large-scale trials of advanced laser systems designed to target unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The tests took place at a specialized military range and involved eight laser systems, ranging from compact mobile platforms to high-powered stationary weapons
Saab Tests AI Co-Pilot in Gripen Fighter Jet for First Time
Saab, in partnership with defense AI company Helsing, has completed three test flights integrating Helsings artificial intelligence (AI) agent ‘Centaur into a Gripen E fighter jet, marking a key milestone in its Swedish-funded “Project Beyond.” The first flight took place on May 28, with the third conducted on June 3...
Israel's Rafael to Present Laser Weapons "Family" at Paris Air Show 2025
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. will present its complete lineup of High-Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS) for the first time at the Paris Air Show 2025, following recent operational use of its laser technology during the ongoing “Iron Swords” war
Russia Unveils New Satellite-Free Navigation System for Aircraft
Russias Rostec State Corporation, through its Rosel holding, has introduced new satellite-free navigation equipment designed for use in aircraft, helicopters, and drones. The device enables precise navigation in regions with unreliable satellite coverage and in environments where communication signals are deliberately disrupted
Saab Partners Maxar to Improve Targeting Systems Using Geospatial Intelligence
Saab has announced a strategic partnership with Maxar Intelligence to enhance its targeting systems and C5ISR capabilities through the use of advanced geospatial intelligence. The collaboration brings together Saabs defence technology expertise and Maxars satellite-based data services to support operations across land, air, sea, cyber, and space
Sweden Selects Lockheed Martin TPY-4 Radar to Boost Long-Range Air Surveillance
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has selected Lockheed Martins TPY-4 next-generation radar system to strengthen Swedens long-range air surveillance capabilities. This makes Sweden the third country to adopt the fifth-generation ground-based radar platform, following the United States and Norway
U.K.'s Blighter Unveils Radar That Detects Intruders 15km Away Using Just 4...
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Lockheed Martin Launches AI Fight Club to Accelerate Military-Ready Artificial Intelligence
Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of its AI Fight Club, a competitive initiative designed to rapidly test, evaluate, and refine artificial intelligence systems for defense applications across air, land, sea, and space. The program provides a virtual proving ground where AI technologies are placed in realistic and complex military scenarios
Finland to Lead EU Project on Defence Applications of Quantum technology
Finland has proposed a project Quantum Enablers for Strategic Advantage (QUEST) for the sixth wave of projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). Besides Finland, the project members will be Germany, Denmark, Latvia and Italy, with Sweden, Greece and the Netherlands as observers
UK to Establish New Cyber and Electromagnetic Command Based on Ukraine’s Experience...
A new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command will also be established to put the UK at the forefront of cyber operations as part of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), ab announcement was made by Defence Secretary, John Healey MP on a visit to the UK militarys cyber HQ. The Ministry of Defence will develop a new Digital Targeting Web Investing More than £1 billion to better connect Armed Forces weapons systems and allow battlefield decisions for targeting enemy threats to be made and executed faster
Sweden Introduces Bombardier 6500 Based TP 106 Transport and S 106 AWACS
The Swedish Armed Forces (SAF) are introducing the Bombardier Global 6500, which will receive the military designation TP 106 will replace the state airline's current Gulfstream IV (TP 102C) and Gulfstream G550 (TP 102D) aircraft. At the same time as the TP 106 is being introduced, the Swedish Armed Forces are beginning the introduction of the S 106 (GlobalEye), an advanced radar surveillance system based on the same Bombardier platform, the SAF said in a release
Malaysian MoD Orders 2 Additional Thales Groundmaster Radars
Thales will supply two additional long-range air surveillance GM400α radars, following the ceremony held on Day 3 of LIMA 2025, in presence of Francois-Xavier Boutes, Country Director of Thales Malaysia and YBhg Datuk Lokman Hakim bin Ali, Secretary General from the Ministry of Defence, and witnessed by YB Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence. The award follows the first GM400α contract signed at the end of 2023
Iran Intercepts British Warship Guiding Israeli Missiles
French Automaker to Mass Produce MBDA’s ‘One Way Effector’ Missile
Iran Claims to Down Israeli F-35I Stealth Jets, Israel Denies
Russia Tests Laser Systems to Counter Drones in Air Defense Push
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
