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Nov- 2025 -

13 November

Sea

Bulgarian Navy's first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel, the Hrabri

Bulgaria’s First Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel Begins Sea Trials

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen has launched sea trials of the first multipurpose modular patrol vessel for the Bulgarian Navy.

12 November

Sea

Philippine Navy's future offshore patrol vessel design.

Rojoef Manuel

Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea

The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.

11 November

Europe

Operators sending the reconnaissance drone to map the area.

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Launches Drone Testing Program With Russian-Style Systems

Sweden is setting up an unmanned systems test facility to trial tactical platforms and train personnel using copies of Russian drones.

Oct- 2025 -

28 October

Arms

RBS-70 short-range anti-aircraft defense system

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuanian Army Trials Swedish Firepower in Anti-Drone Drills Near Belarus

The Lithuanian Army has tested Swedish-made missiles against high-speed unmanned aerial systems near Belarus, part of growing military efforts to adopt efficient solutions to counter airborne threats.

27 October

Arms

Brazilian Army and ARES personnel in front of a UT30BR-equipped Guarani armored personnel carrier

Rojoef Manuel

Brazil’s Next-Gen UT30BR2 Turret Passes Second Prototype Trial on Guarani Vehicle

Brazil has tested the second prototype of its upgraded UT30BR remote-controlled weapon system as part of efforts to modernize its armored fleet.

24 October

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

France Unveils CALAMAR Multi-Domain Weapons Testing Range

France has revealed its new weapons testing site to evaluate advanced air, land, and naval systems under realistic combat conditions.

3 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The TB-001, capable of carrying a large weapons payload, is among the largest drones in China’s military arsenal.

Rojoef Manuel

China Opens High-Altitude Drone Testing Station in Tibet

China has launched a new proving ground for unmanned aerial systems in Ngari, Tibet, according to state media.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Technology

Joe Saballa

L3Harris Tests DiSCO With First Non-US Sensor Integration in Live EW Demo

L3Harris has tested a new electronic warfare tool in London that helps forces see and control the invisible battles happening in the airwaves.

30 September

Arms

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Bullfrog AI-Enabled Weapon System Moves Into Maritime Drone Fight

Bullfrog is an autonomous counter-drone weapon that fuses AI, computer vision, and an M240 gun to deliver precision defense on land and at sea.

24 September

Arms

A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System, far left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, left, a Japan Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, right, and Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are displayed at a press conference during Resolute Dragon 25 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2025. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The NMESIS and the MADIS are 3rd Marine Division Assets. The Type 12 SSM and the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are Western Army assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Practice With NMESIS Ship-Killer in Japan Amid Rising China Tensions

The US Marine Corps is training in Japan with a mobile anti-ship missile system while coordinating with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces on moving equipment amid concerns over China’s growing naval activity.

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