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South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Jul. 11 on plans for mass production and deployment of Hanwa’s laser air defense weapon system Block-I variant.
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South Korea’s military is evaluating the potential acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Poland, marking a new chapter in the growing partnership between the two nations’ defense sectors.
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(H/T to Seapower magazine)
The U.S. Marine Corps’ MQ-9A Reaper drone fleet appears to be gaining a new edge in low-observability technology. During a recent event at the Brookings Institution, General Eric M. Smith, the 39th commandant of the Marine Corps, alluded to a classified pod system called T-SOAR that enhances the drone’s ability to evade enemy radar detection.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) successfully demonstrated a novel launch system for its Valkyrie unmanned aerial system (UAS). This new method, called the Kratos Trolley Launch System (KTLS), offers significant advantages in terms of affordability and operational flexibility.
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A new report by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) titled “Swarms Over the Strait” examines the evolving role of drones in potential conflicts within the Indo-Pacific, particularly a scenario involving China and Taiwan. The report analyzes recent wars with drone use (Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine) and emphasizes the need for the United States and Taiwan to adapt their drone strategies for a large-scale conflict.
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