The British Royal Navy confirmed on September 29, 2025, that the Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset launched the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for the first time during Exercise Aegir 25 in Andøya, Norway.
Conducted with Norwegian and Polish forces, the Arctic live-fire marked a historic step in Britain’s adoption of advanced maritime strike weapons.
British Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset launches a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during Exercise Aegir 25 at Norway’s Andøya test range, marking the Royal Navy’s first live firing of the advanced sea-skimming weapon system. (Picture source: British Royal Navy).
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29
During Partner 2025 in Serbia, domestic defense innovator Vlatacom Institute introduced its vILA 1 system, a groundbreaking loitering munition that blurs the line between cruise missile and drone.
- Designed for long-range strikes in denied airspace, the system signals Serbia’s leap into the evolving battlespace of autonomous precision weapons.
- As great powers recalibrate their drone strategies, Vlatacom’s vILA 1 could reshape regional balances and challenge Western dominance in loitering muniti
l reported on September 29, 2025, that the U.S. Department of War pressed missile suppliers to double or even quadruple output across a dozen critical munitions after summer meetings with top officials and primes.
- The effort echoed by wire services aims to close gaps exposed by recent conflicts and ensure the U.S. isn’t constrained by precision-munition shortages in the Indo-Pacific.
- It matters because production lead times, seeker and rocket-motor bottlenecks, and skilled-labor constraints could slow rearmament even with more funding.
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A full Patriot missile system was deployed and set up during field operations at Fort Cavazos, Texas, on September 3, 2025. (Picture source: US DoD)
According to information published by ThePrint on September 23, 2025, India is evaluating an urgent plan to acquire two squadrons of Su-57 fifth-generation fighters directly from Russia and to license-build up to five additional squadrons in the country, potentially at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Nashik complex.
- The report, which echoes Indian press coverage indicating New Delhi is re-examining the Su-57 after shelving the older FGFA effort, sketches a pathway to roughly 140 aircraft for seven Indian Air Force squadrons.
- Indian business media traced the story to reporting by The Print, which said at least two squadrons are under active consideration and that a local production option has been placed on the table. New Delhi has not issued an official confirmation. Read more.
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| The Russian Su-57 Fighter at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS in 2015 (Picture source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin) |
Helsing confirmed the unveiling of the CA-1 Europa, an autonomous fighter UCAV, at subsidiary Grob Aircraft in Tussenhausen, Germany, on Sept. 25, 2025.
The design study pairs Helsing’s Centaur autonomy stack with a high-subsonic, 3–5-ton airframe featuring an internal bay;
- First flight is eyed around 2027 with operational production in roughly four years.
- It matters because the platform is built for scalable, rapid-upgrade “intelligent mass” in strike and air-to-air roles, aligning with allied efforts like the USAF’s CCA to field affordable, attritable airpower.
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| The Europa is described as high subsonic, with cranked-kite wings, canted vertical tails, side air inlets, and a single turbofan (Picture source: Helsing) |
Sep
29
On 28 September, 2025, Washington confirmed it is examining the possibility of providing Ukraine with U.S.-origin Tomahawk cruise missiles, a move that would mark a significant shift with far-reaching operational and political consequences. The request, driven by Kyiv’s need to pressure Russian logistics and airpower far beyond the front, would extend Ukraine’s ability to hold distant targets at risk and complicate Russia’s air-defense posture.
Sep
29
According to information published by the Indian Air Force on X on September 26, 2025, the service staged a MiG-21 culmination ceremony at Air Force Station Chandigarh to mark the final flights of India’s first supersonic fighter. The sendoff featured a last sortie by the Chief of Air Staff, a water-cannon salute on recovery, and formation flypasts that paired the retiring Fishbed with its indigenous successor, the LCA Tejas.
Sep
29
The U.S. Navy confirmed on September 25, 2025, that it will advance a $3.5 billion Service Craft and Boats Multiple Award Contract spanning 10 years to procure approximately 2,800 small boats, targets, and service craft. The initiative introduces faster, parallel competitions across a wider vendor base to support U.S. boatyards and ensure greater operational readiness at the waterfront. Read full defense news at this link...
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Sep
28
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced on September 27, 2025, that the future U.S. Navy USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) successfully completed builder’s sea trials in the Gulf of America. Built at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Mississippi, the destroyer is the second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class variant produced at the yard. This milestone is significant because it enhances U.S. naval readiness and marks the ship’s progress toward final delivery and active fleet service.
Sep
28
The U.S. Navy confirmed on September 25, 2025, that it will advance a $3.5 billion Service Craft and Boats Multiple Award Contract spanning 10 years to procure approximately 2,800 small boats, targets, and service craft. The initiative introduces faster, parallel competitions across a wider vendor base to support U.S. boatyards and ensure greater operational readiness at the waterfront. Read full Naval News at this link ...
Sep
28
According to information published by the Indian Air Force on X on September 26, 2025, the service staged a MiG-21 culmination ceremony at Air Force Station Chandigarh to mark the final flights of India’s first supersonic fighter. The sendoff featured a last sortie by the Chief of Air Staff, a water-cannon salute on recovery, and formation flypasts that paired the retiring Fishbed with its indigenous successor, the LCA Tejas.
Sep
28
The U.S. Department of War, now formally styled as the Department of War under a recent executive order, announced on September 26, 2025, that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary in Stratford, Connecticut, has secured a $10.3 billion contract modification. The award covers 92 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, spanning Lots 9 to 13, along with associated aircraft and programmatic support. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
Sep
28
The U.S. Navy confirmed on September 23, 2025, that the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, for a scheduled port visit. The submarine moored alongside the forward-deployed tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), reinforcing U.S. undersea power in the Indo-Pacific at a time of heightened regional tensions. The visit underscores Washington’s commitment to supporting allies and maintaining stability in contested waters.
Sep
27
The U.S. Navy confirmed the christening of the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer, during a September 27,2025, ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The vessel features advanced Aegis combat systems and upgraded radar, marking a significant addition to the Navy’s fleet as the U.S. prepares for maritime challenges in increasingly contested regions. Read full Naval News at this link ...
Sep
27
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed that U.S. fighter aircraft intercepted two Russian Tu-95MS bombers and two Su-35 fighters inside the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on September 24. The intercept, carried out by F-16C Fighting Falcons from Eielson Air Force Base, highlights ongoing Russian military activity near U.S. airspace. It matters because such encounters test American air defenses and carry significant national security implications.
Sep
27
According to information published by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, on September 25, 2025, the State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany covering up to 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles with associated guidance sections, telemetry kits, an integrated test vehicle, training, and support.
Sep
27
NBC News reported on September 27, 2025, that U.S. officials are studying airstrike options against drug trafficking infrastructure inside Venezuela. The plans, not yet approved by President Trump, could involve precision strikes with fighter jets or armed drones. This matters because it signals a potential escalation in U.S. counter-narcotics operations in Latin America, with direct consequences for U.S. drug policy and regional security. Read full Defense News at this link ...
Sep
27
According to information published by the Royal United Services Institute, on September 26, 2025, documents describing a 2023 framework show Russia preparing to equip and train People’s Liberation Army airborne and air assault units for large-scale airdrop operations relevant to any move against Taiwan. The package centers on a battalion set of air-droppable fighting vehicles, precision cargo parachutes, unmanned aircraft, and instructor teams transferring the tactics of multi-pallet airdrops.
Sep
26
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, that North Korea is nearing completion of an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear warhead to the United States. While Pyongyang has yet to prove its warheads can survive atmospheric re-entry at hypersonic speeds, Lee warned that the country’s rapid pace of missile development makes the danger increasingly urgent for Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo. Read full Defense News at this link ...
Sep
26
During Partner 2025 in Serbia, a previously unseen loitering munition bearing strong resemblance to Iran’s Rezvan system was unveiled, drawing attention. Displayed in a sealed yellow launch canister with English markings and a visible "DIRECTION ON LAUNCH" stencil, the system reflects Iran’s growing emphasis on compact, precision-guided strike drones.
Sep
26
At Partner 2025, in September 2025, Serbia presents a mortar fire control system aimed at modernizing existing weapons rather than introducing an entirely new design. The equipment is described as a digital upgrade for two widely used mortars in the region, the 120 mm M75 and the 82 mm M69. The stated goal is to tighten dispersion, reduce the time between detection and the first round, and ease the crews’ workload. Read more.
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Sep
26
Germany is refining its debate on how to close its future airborne early warning gap after Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters that Saab’s GlobalEye is “in pole position.” The information was reported on September 23, 2025, by the Swedish outlet Omni Ekonomi, which noted that Berlin has not yet made a final decision.
Sep
26
According to information published by Politico, on September 23, 2025, Berlin has drawn up a procurement slate worth around 80 billion euros that would steer most of Germany’s near-term defense spending to European industry and move the Bundeswehr from crisis buys to a sustained rearmament track.
Sep
26
According to information gathered by Army Recognition during Partner 2025 on September 26, 2025, Serbia showcased the OT 4x4 armored personnel carrier as a protected mobility solution for infantry sections operating across urban and rural terrain. The vehicle carried a manned cupola with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, a bank of smoke grenade launchers, and side-firing ports that let dismounts engage from under armor.
Sep
26
On September 24, 2025, the US company Raytheon stated that it had conducted the firing of a ground-launched prototype of the GBU-53/B StormBreaker after a 50-day cycle from design to testing. The firing reportedly took place in spring 2025 at a private test range in the Mojave Desert, and a company video cites March 22, 2025. Powered by a commercial off-the-shelf motor, the munition climbed to about 6,000 meters before behaving like the air-released version.
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