military testing

Mar- 2025 -

28 March

US Army Selects Three Firms to Demo Cutting-Edge Launched Effects

The US Army has named three companies to participate in a special demonstration of their advanced Launched Effects–Short Range systems.

28 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Raytheon Conducts First Helicopter Launch of Coyote Drone Interceptor

Raytheon has successfully executed the first-ever helicopter launch of its renowned Coyote drone interceptor.

26 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

America’s Driverless Missile Launcher Unleashes Power in Quad-Company Demo

Raytheon has demonstrated the power and autonomy of its new DeepStrike driverless missile launcher in a live-fire test conducted in collaboration with three other defense companies.

21 March

Asia Pacific

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un evaluating military weapons. Photo: Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Test-Fires New Weapons Ahead of Russian Security Chief Visit

North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un.

12 March

Technology

Exercise Special Operations Forces Arctic Medic 2025 participants transport a simulated combat casualty using a CASEVAC Ecosystem sled prototype during Special Forces Arctic Medic 2025 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2025. SOFAM 2025 prepares medics to operate in arctic or extreme cold environments and to provide safe medical care in a “bubble of warmth” in austere conditions. (Alaska National Guard photo by Seth LaCount)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Showcases Medical Sled for Injured Troops in Extreme Cold

The US Army has introduced an emergency sled for injured warfighters operating in extremely cold environments.

7 March

Americas

Members of Holloman, TowFLEXX Miltech and Evitado conduct an MQ-9 Reaper towing demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 27, 2025. The 49th Maintenance Group is enhancing mission readiness by partnering with Evitado Technologies and TowFLEXX Miltech to develop a cutting-edge anti-collision solution for aircraft towing, integrating sustainable, emissions-free technologies that align with the Department of Defense’s Green Procurement Program and improve operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah Pedrazzini)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Demos Electric Aircraft Towing System in New Mexico

The US Air Force has demonstrated a fully electric towing capability in New Mexico to support independent aircraft operations at military bases.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

France Conducts Bizarre Test of 1,000-Kg Bomb on Two-Kilometer Rail

The French Directorate General of Armaments has simulated launch conditions for its 1,000-kilogram bomb by testing it on a two-kilometer rail.

18 February

Land

Testing of Valmiera-produced “Patria” 6x6 armored personnel carriers on public roads begins Test drives of the "Patria" 6x6 armored vehicles on public roads began in February. In accordance with amendments to regulatory enactments, the company "Defence Partnership Latvia" has received trial license plates, which will allow it to conduct full-fledged tests of armored vehicles outside of military training grounds.

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Tests Future Patria Armored Vehicles on Public Roads

Latvia has begun testing the Patria 6x6 armored personnel carrier on public roads ahead of its delivery to the armed forces.

14 February

Sea

The official party ceremonially open the new Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Acoustic Test Facility and Instrumentation building onboard Naval Support Activity Panama City, Feb. 5. (from left) Amanda Davis, NSWC PCD (acting) Accounting Division head, Dr. Peter Adair, NSWC PCD technical director, Dr. Joseph Lopes, NSWC PCD Subsea and Seabed Warfare and Maritime Operations Department deputy, Capt. Paul Stence Jr., NSWC PCD commanding officer, Cmdr. Michael Mosi, NSA PC commanding officer, and Dr. Jermaine Kennedy, NSWC PCD Littorals and Undersea Surveillance Division head. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Opens Florida Laboratory for Underwater Tech Research

The US Navy has inaugurated a new acoustic trial and instrumentation facility for research and development of underwater solutions in Panama City, Florida.

11 February

Space

Rojoef Manuel

California Firm to Support In-Space Structure Assembly Demo for DARPA

Space services company Momentus has received a contract to aid the demonstration of a large-scale structure assembly in Earth’s orbit for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

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