Update and new tactics for Russian FORPOST reconnaissance drone 21/02/2025 | Francesco Bossi The need to upgrade the FORPOST stems from increased losses of Russian helicopters over the Black Sea. The FORPOST medium-altitude tactical reconnaissance drone has been equipped… [read more]
Saudi Arabia’s 2025 defense budget reaches a new record 21/02/2025 | Fabio Di Felice Saudi Arabia has allocated $78 billion for defense spending in 2025, representing 21% of total government spending and 7.1% of Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product (GDP). The Kingdom is now the fifth-largest defense spender in the world.
From pixels to pilots, CAE's PRODIGY meets GA-ASI's SKYGUARDIAN 21/02/2025 | Marco Giulio Barone The deal includes an initial order for 11 mission trainers, with the potential to deliver up to 50 units over the next 5 years. CAE’s expertise in simulation technology complements GA-ASI’s leadership in RPAS design, thus creating a comprehensive training solution.
New capabilities for Russian GERAN-2 drones 20/02/2025 | Tommaso Massa The main changes made in the last year include the warhead, aimed at increasing the drone's lethality and flexibility, and the guidance system, in order to increase resistance to Ukrainian jamming and electronic warfare tactics.
Safran and Abu Dhabi Aviation forge a new maintenance hub in the UAE 20/02/2025 | Editorial Team The MoU outlines plans to establish local Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) capabilities for Safran’s military engine portfolio, ensuring uninterrupted operational availability for end users by leveraging ADA’s extensive experience in integrated aviation support.
Exclusive Interview from Ukraine - Kara Dag Technologies’ battlefront innovations to counter FPV drones 19/02/2025 | Marco Giulio Barone Kara Dag Technologies is a Ukrainian defence company emerged in response to the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), especially focusing on First Person View (FPV) drones. In an exclusive interview with John Frankiv, CTO at Kara Dag Technologies, we get a deeper understanding of threats and solutions.
Anduril takes over the IVAS program from Microsoft 19/02/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli Pending Pentagon approval, Anduril is taking responsibility for hardware, software and production of the advanced augmented reality system. The capabilities promised by IVAS are transformational for the Dismounted Soldier.
IDEX, the local defence industry under the spotlight 19/02/2025 | Pietro Batacchi (reporting from Abu Dhabi) IDEX 2025 confirms that the UAE is no longer just a simple buyer/importer, but a country that wants partnerships at all levels through which to grow even more and further strengthen its industrial base, including companies like Calidus, HEDA, International Golden Group, EDGE, ADSB, FALAJ-3, ADASI, ANAVIA.
Europe seeks greater security role but is divided on Ukraine peacekeeping 19/02/2025 | Caterina Tani (reporting from Brussels) Washington keeps leveraging on European divides. From the European leaders meeting in Paris emerged that while the UK and France are willing to step in, other countries like Germany, Italy, and Poland remained cautious, mentioning the risks and complexities of intervention. 
IDEX 2025, Leonardo and EDGE sign collaboration agreement 18/02/2025 | Editorial Team The agreement testifies to the marked improvement in relations between Italy and the UAE after the crisis that occurred in recent years. It includes radar technologies, anti-drone and surveillance systems, air defence, CMS for naval vessels, radio communications and optical targeting systems.