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First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

1st December 2025

Iron Beam is a family of high-energy laser weapon systems currently in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and is designed to provide a low-cost kinetic effect against aerial threats at short distances.

Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

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Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

1st December 2025

This test is the latest milestone achieved by the indigenous drone, destroying a target using a beyond-visual-range missile.

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  • Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

    Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

  • NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

    NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

  • “A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

    “A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

  • First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

    First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

  • Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

    Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

  • NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

    NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

  • November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

    November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

  • First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

    First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

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Taiwan receives first F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft

1st April 2025

The aircraft is the first of 66 to be delivered to Taiwan from Lockheed Martin.

Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks

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Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks

31st March 2025

The contract award, worth $240 million, is part of the ongoing effort by the US Army to modernise its Block II Chinook rotorcraft fleet.

Avalon 2025: RAAF looks beyond 10 years to when future deliveries may restart

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Avalon 2025: RAAF looks beyond 10 years to when future deliveries may restart

31st March 2025

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been substantially refreshed in the past two decades including F-35A and F/A-18F fighter aircraft, as well as the addition of transport aircraft such as C-17s, C-130 variants and C-27Js. Additional ...

Avalon 2025: Australia’s missile and ordnance plans excite companies

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Avalon 2025: Australia’s missile and ordnance plans excite companies

31st March 2025

Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) industrial plan is ambitious and promises big spending in an effort to create a local and sovereign capability. Companies at last week’s Australian International Airshow near Melbourn...

Avalon 2025: BAE Systems eyes customers for its Strix after initial flight

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Avalon 2025: BAE Systems eyes customers for its Strix after initial flight

31st March 2025

The Strix test effort suffered a setback last year when the prototype incurred minor damage in a hard landing during its second trial flight.

Avalon 2025: Kongsberg confirms its first Australian missile factory

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Avalon 2025: Kongsberg confirms its first Australian missile factory

31st March 2025

The deal, which has been planned since August 2024, is part of an ongoing attempt to bolster Australia’s defences against the potential of Chinese aggression.

Denmark looks to join NATO multi-role transport tanker pool

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Denmark looks to join NATO multi-role transport tanker pool

28th March 2025

The country sees the Netherlands and Luxembourg-led pool as a way to strengthen its air defence capabilities and support its combat fighter fleet.

US approves possible $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone sale for Qatar

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US approves possible $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone sale for Qatar

27th March 2025

Qatar moves one step closer towards acquiring the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, as the Trump administration shows a renewed interest selling the platforms to countries in the Middle East.

Avalon 2025: Anduril looks to build solid rocket motors in Australia and plans to fire up Fury

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Avalon 2025: Anduril looks to build solid rocket motors in Australia and plans to fire up Fury

27th March 2025

Anduril is in the running for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) requirement with its large Fury unmanned aerial system (UAS) but the solid rocket motor (SRM) maker sees a big opportunity in Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ord...

Avalon 2025: Innovaero unveils loitering munitions and makes case for involvement in guided weapons programme

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Avalon 2025: Innovaero unveils loitering munitions and makes case for involvement in guided weapons programme

27th March 2025

Innovaero has had local success with its One-Way Loitering (OWL) electric-powered kamikaze drone which is believed to be in service with the Australian Army. The company, however, is eyeing potential involvement in the Australian Government...

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

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UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

26th March 2025

Rachel Reeves announced port upgrades, protected budgets for innovation and investment in novel technologies.

British Army to explore CUAS options to combat Class 1 drones

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British Army to explore CUAS options to combat Class 1 drones

25th March 2025

Named Project Vanaheim, the joint project will be run by the British and US armies and is the ‘first wave’ in a substantial programme of work to update both armed forces’ CUAS capabilities.

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