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Japan's Self-Defence Forces have scheduled for June 2025 the country's first-ever live-fire test with long-range missiles on its own territory.
During the visit of Colombian President Gustavo Petro to China, a proposal was made to sell two squadrons of J-10CE multi-role fighters.
During FEINDEF 2025, the Spanish company Instalaza presented a new 90 mm reusable grenade launcher, the Hispano MPW, based on the experience of the war in Ukraine. Its name comes from the unofficial name given by the Ukrainian military to the previous C90 model, Hispano.
The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom has officially unveiled its first unmanned submarine, the Excalibur. It is the largest unmanned submarine in the British Navy and in Europe.
The Ukrainian company Fulltime Robotics has developed a 1.5 kW SlimBeam laser turret that can effectively neutralise drones and other aerial threats at a distance of up to 1 km.
The United States is considering the possibility of creating a new F-55 combat aircraft, as well as a large-scale upgrade of the F-22 fighter jet to the Super Raptor version. This was stated by President Donald Trump during a speech at the al-Udeid air base in Qatar.
Spanish company Grupo Oesia and developer Destinus have entered into a partnership to create the Ruta long-range missile and signed an agreement during the FEINDEF 2025 defence exhibition, supported by the Spanish Ministry of Defence.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorised the use of Nebokrai mobile workshops in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are designed for rapid repair and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicles.
China has created an underwater drone that belongs to the XLUUV class (ultra-large underwater unmanned aerial vehicle). It was first spotted being transported in one of the Chinese cities, which made it possible to assess some of the characteristics of this drone.
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with KNDS for the purchase of 46 Leopard 2 main battle tanks in the A8 version. Delivery of the new tanks is scheduled for the period from 2028 to 2031.
The American company AeroVironment, the developer of the well-known Switchblade drones, has presented a new model of a kamikaze drone called Red Dragon, capable of covering more than 400 km.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that all CAESAR wheeled self-propelled artillery systems manufactured by 2025 would be transferred to Ukraine.
The United Arab Emirates demonstrated the South Korean Cheongung Block-II medium-range air defence missile system purchased from South Korea. This is the first public appearance of the system in the Middle East.
The US Army is actively using virtual simulations to design the new XM30 infantry fighting vehicle, which is to replace the outdated Bradley.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine presented technological achievements and digital solutions at the London Defence Conference, the largest security conference in the UK.
