Day: May 5, 2025
Israel confirms interceptor malfunction near Ben-Gurion airport
Israel’s Air Force has concluded that a technical failure in an interceptor missile was to blame for the unsuccessful attempt to neutralize a ballistic threat that impacted near Ben-Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, according to a report by Kan News. The missile, believed to have been fired from Yemen, bypassed multiple layers of air…
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South Korean firm patents futuristic tank
South Korean defense manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has officially registered the design of its next-generation main battle tank, as shown in newly released patent documentation from the Korean Intellectual Property Office. According to filing number 3020240034192, the design patent was submitted on August 26, 2024, by Hyundai Rotem and formally registered on April 17, 2025, under…
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Nigeria may buy Chinese air defense systems
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is taking a major step toward enhancing its aerial security by exploring advanced Chinese air defense systems. A delegation led by Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff, recently concluded a high-level visit to China aimed at expanding bilateral defense cooperation and improving Nigeria’s radar and missile…
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China’s helicopter violates Japanese airspace
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported on May 3 that a helicopter launched from a Chinese Coast Guard vessel entered Japan’s airspace near the disputed Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The incursion occurred between 12:21 p.m. and 12:36 p.m. and has since exited the area. Japan’s Coast Guard confirmed the incident, issuing a warning to…
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EOS demos next-gen weapon systems at Bushmaster event
EOS Defense Systems USA has unveiled the latest in its Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) technology during a live-fire demonstration at the Northrop Grumman Bushmaster Users Conference. According to the company, the event marked the official debut of the R800 RWS, a high-performance weapon station that integrates the Northrop Grumman MK44S 30mm cannon. EOS says the…
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StormShroud drones to guard British fighter jets
The Royal Air Force has introduced a new generation of British-made drones known as “StormShroud,” designed to support frontline missions by jamming enemy radar and protecting crewed aircraft such as the Typhoon and F-35. According to an official announcement, the StormShroud drone enters operational service on Friday, May 2, and is described as a high-end…
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US Air Force taps Ursa Major for hypersonic flight demo
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $28.6 million contract to Ursa Major to advance propulsion systems for hypersonic and responsive space missions. The award, announced last week, supports continued development of storable liquid rocket engines, culminating in a tactical flight demonstration. According to the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division at…
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Airbus and Shield AI transform UH-72 helicopter into drone
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Shield AI have entered a strategic agreement to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software into the Airbus MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned adaptation of the UH-72 Lakota helicopter. The partnership aims to enhance the aircraft’s operational flexibility by enabling autonomous flight in support of future U.S. Marine Corps logistics…
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Russia unveils light counter-battery radar vehicle
A previously unseen prototype of a Russian light counterbattery radar system mounted on a Tigr-M armored vehicle was spotted during rehearsals for the Victory Day military parade in Tula. The vehicle, equipped with a retractable radar array, appears to be Russia’s latest attempt to integrate mobile artillery detection capabilities into lighter platforms. Photos circulating online…
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