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Greece’s Final NH90 Helicopter Acquisition and Fleet Support Greece is poised to officially accept its 20th and final NH90 medium-lift helicopter, as NHIndustries (NHI) initiates negotiations for national support contracts aimed at enhancing the operational availability of the Hellenic Army’s helicopter fleet. Delivery Status A representative from
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Hanwha Aerospace Unveils K-NIFV: A Marked Advancement for the South Korean Army At the recent ADEX 2025 exhibition in Seoul, Hanwha Aerospace showcased the K-NIFV (Korean New Infantry Fighting Vehicle), a heavily optimized iteration of the Redback IFV, which secured a contract with the Australian Army for their
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Advancements in C-UAS Technology: Italian Navy’s Integration of ELT Group Solutions The ELT Group has delivered a cutting-edge naval solution to the Italian Ministry of Defense (MoD) aimed at countering unmanned aerial vehicles (C-UAS). This system has been successfully implemented aboard an Italian Navy FREMM frigate
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KAL-ASD Advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft Development Overview of LOWUS Prototypes Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) has developed two functional prototypes of its Low Observable Unmanned Wingman System (LOWUS), designed as a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA). The company is gearing up for flight testing, as confirmed by a company
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German Navy Demonstrates Navalised IRIS-T SLM Capabilities The German Navy recently conducted a successful test of the navalized IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium Range) air-defense system from the frigate Baden-Württemberg during the Maritime Firing Exercise (MFE) 2025 ‘Andøya’ off Norway’s coastline. This operation marks a
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Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils Advanced LAHAT Alpha Missile On 21 October, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) introduced the latest iteration of its Laser-Homing Anti-Tank (LAHAT) missile, designated as the LAHAT Alpha. This enhanced version boasts a range of up to 20 kilometers, effectively doubling the capability of its predecessor.
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Shield AI’s X-BAT: A Revolution in Unmanned VTOL Technology Overview of the X-BAT Shield AI, a prominent defense technology enterprise in the United States, is advancing the development of an innovative unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) strike jet designed for operations without the need for
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Advancements in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Military Vehicles At the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, Hyundai Rotem showcased significant advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology aimed at enhancing military vehicle capabilities. This development underscores the growing interest in sustainable energy sources within defense sectors globally. Hydrogen-
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Hanwha Aerospace Showcases Advanced Engine Developments at ADEX 2025 Introduction to New Engine Models At the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, Hanwha Aerospace unveiled three innovative aircraft engines aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both unmanned and manned combat platforms. This development signals a significant step forward
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Kongsberg and Thales Conduct Successful Live-Firing of StrikeMaster Introduction Kongsberg and Thales have recently achieved a significant milestone in defense technology with the first live-firing of their joint land-based maritime strike platform, known as StrikeMaster. This event, announced on October 23, took place in Norway and demonstrates
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Introduction of the K-NIFV: South Korea’s Localized Infantry Fighting Vehicle Hanwha Aerospace has recently showcased its Korean New Infantry Fighting Vehicle (K-NIFV), designed to fulfill the evolving requirements of the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA). This vehicle was unveiled during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition
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Estonia Strengthens Defense through South Korean Partnership Recent Developments On October 23, Estonia’s Minister of Defence, Hanno Pevkur, and South Korean Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-back, formalized a defense cooperation agreement in Seoul. This pact will enable Estonia to procure the K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers (MRLs)
