Some key allocations include ¥211.3 billion to acquire ship-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles.

North Korea sent five uncrewed aircraft systems into South Korea’s airspace on Dec. 26, prompting the closing of commercial airspace.

The declaration means the program moves beyond low-rate production and the Navy will increase its procurement quantities.

Albania has joined the Bayraktar TB2 uncrewed aircraft system owners club.

The Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed air system developed for the British Army is being exported to Romania.

The minesweeping helicopter will be based on the Marineon marine variant of the Surion, which KAI says will ensure interoperability.

Sierra Nevada calls the platform RAPCON-X—for “rapidly configurable,” as the jets are designed to bring on mission equipment and be tasked quickly.

The RQ-4B introduction comes as the Japanese Defense Ministry published a new national defense strategy, which includes greater investment in uncrewed systems.