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ThayerMahan Exports First SeaPicket Undersea Survey System to International Defense User

Connecticut-based ThayerMahan has shipped its first SeaPicket system to an international defense customer, marking the initial delivery under a framework order for the company’s unmanned acoustic surveillance platform.

Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability

Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions.

Babcock to Relocate 2,000 Staff to Former Plymouth Department Store

British defense firm Babcock International is launching a new Capability Center in a former department store in Plymouth, relocating up to 2,000 employees from its Devonport Royal Dockyard facility. 

US Base in Turkey Boosts Defense With CROWS Squad Certification

The US Air Force has certified personnel at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, expanding the pool of qualified operators for installation security.

Canada Wants Observer Role in GCAP Fighter Program

Canada has expressed interest in joining the Global Combat Air Program as an observer, giving Ottawa access to sensitive data on the next-generation fighter being developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy.

South Korean Flight Testers to Receive Training in UK

The Republic of Korea Air Force has signed an agreement with QinetiQ to train its aviators at the Empire Test Pilots' School in the UK.

At Least 16 Cameroonians Reported Dead Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Russia has confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonian nationals fighting with its army in the invasion of Ukraine, Cameroon's government said.

UK Flags Russian Group Exploiting Vulnerable Routers for Data Interception

The UK warns that a Russian hacking group is exploiting poorly secured internet hardware to conduct credential theft and traffic interception.

Ukraine Introduces New Surface Drone Built to Operate Through Electronic Warfare

A new unmanned platform is now swimming through Ukrainian waters, built as a multi-purpose solution in contested electronic warfare environments.

UK Shows Modular Launcher Designed to Deploy 10 Drones in Quick Burst

British firm ISS Aerospace is pushing rapid drone deployment concepts forward with its HAL10, a modular launcher designed to release up to 10 unmanned aerial vehicles in quick succession.

China Tests ‘Pistol-Style’ Coil Gun With Reported 2,000 RPM Fire Rate

A new handheld coil gun from China is being presented as a portable form of electromagnetic firepower, with reported firing rates of 1,000–2,000 rounds per minute.

‘Fastest Unmanned Aircraft’ for American Warfighters Advances in Development

Hermeus has moved a step closer to fielding what it describes as the “fastest unmanned aircraft flying today,” raising $350 million to advance development.

Beating Stealth Without Stealth: How South Korea Can Blunt China’s J-20 Surge

South Korea can blunt China’s J-20 stealth advantage not by matching stealth aircraft, but by using networked detection, IRST-equipped fighters, and long-range missiles.

Shahed DNA, AI Brain: Pakistan Navy Debuts ‘Mudamir-LR’ Strike Drone

The Pakistan Navy is advancing its autonomous strike capabilities with a new kamikaze drone that draws conceptual cues from Iran’s infamous Shahed platforms.

From Seeker to Hunter: Teledyne Software Upgrade Unifies Kill Chain in One Capability

A capability upgrade has arrived to Teledyne’s Prism SKR software, turning it from a simple automated targeting solution to a full mission autonomy system.

South Korea to Transfer KF-21 Fighter Jet Prototype to Indonesia

South Korea has tentatively agreed to transfer one KF-21 Boramae fighter jet prototype to Indonesia, following financial disputes in their joint development partnership.