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By: Dario Rosić, retired Sergeant Major of the Croatian Army. About the Author After 28 years of military service, he continued his career in international organizations (Amazon, Maersk, NATO). He is author of the SPECTRA 2.0 initiative: “A Strategic Concept of Civil–Military Cooperation in the Employment System”. SPECTRA
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Advancements in Naval Warfare: AI and Next-Generation Vessels at the Seoul Defense Exhibition The recent Seoul Defense Exhibition has positioned artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of military innovation, prominently featured across various air, land, and maritime systems. A notable highlight includes the unveiling of two innovative surface vessels by
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Strategic Collaboration in Defense: Leonardo and Rheinmetall Secure Vehicle Contract for Italian Army Rome, 11 May 2025 – The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture, a strategic collaboration between Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall AG, has secured its inaugural contract for the supply of 21 A2CS Combat vehicles destined
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Belgium Enhances Strategic Autonomy with New Artillery Production Facility Inauguration of Advanced Manufacturing Unit On November 4, 2025, the Belgian Minister of Defence, Mr. Théo Francken, officially launched a cutting-edge Large-Calibre Machining and Driving-Band assembly unit (UCGC) at the KNDS Belgium facility in Petit-Roeulx-Lez-Nivelles. This new addition supplements two existing
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Supreme Court Considers Contractor Liability in Bagram Air Base Attack On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court engaged in a pivotal discussion regarding the legal responsibilities of military contractors in the context of an attack at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. This incident, which occurred in 2016, resulted in the tragic
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Advancements in Unmanned Maritime Platforms: The Hanwha Modular USV Recent exhibitions have highlighted the evolving landscape of unmanned maritime technology, particularly with the unveiling of Hanwha’s Modular Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). This platform stands out due to its adaptability, enabling various mission profiles through interchangeable modules. An assessment of
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South Korea Advances Autonomous Surveillance with Completion of the 425 Reconnaissance Satellite Constellation Launch Summary On October 2, 2025 (U.S. time), South Korea successfully launched the final satellite from its 425 Reconnaissance Satellite initiative, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s defense capabilities. This program, which represents South
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Advancements in Autonomous Aviation: U.S. Military Tests Optionally Piloted Black Hawk CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — A significant milestone in military aviation occurred recently when a soldier, not a conventional pilot, successfully planned and executed operational missions using the Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter developed by Lockheed
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Advancements in Military Power Solutions: Solus Power’s Kratos Technology Innovative Partnership with DASA On October 29, 2025, Solus Power announced a significant agreement with the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This partnership centers on the refinement of Solus Power’s
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Advancements in Maritime Defense: Germany’s Laser Weapon System Development Overview of the Laser Demonstrator Transition On October 28, 2025, Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany achieved a significant milestone in the maritime defense sector with the transfer of a laser demonstrator to the Laser Competence Centre at the Technical Centre for
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Advancements in Naval Unmanned Operations: The Evolution of the Ghost Commander II Introduction to Hanwha’s Maritime Innovation At the recent MADEX 2025 naval exhibition in Busan, South Korea, Hanwha unveiled the latest iteration of its innovative maritime platform—the Ghost Commander II. This sophisticated vessel signifies a pivotal shift
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Advancements in Military Aviation: The Introduction of the X-BAT Drone Overview of Shield AI’s Latest Innovation In a transformative stride for military aviation, Shield AI has launched the X-BAT, an artificial intelligence-enhanced uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL). This next-generation aircraft is poised to
