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August 14, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Cutting-Edge Battlefield Technology Unveiled in US Army Testing at Fort Huachuca

At Fort Huachuca in Arizona, the US military has tested a series of next-generation systems designed to redefine how forces communicate, monitor threats, and safeguard troops on the battlefield....

August 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Two P-17A Class Frigates to Be Inducted by Indian Navy

In a significant step for indigenous naval shipbuilding, the Indian Navy is preparing to induct two Project-17 Alpha (P-17A) frigates in Visakhapatnam. These modern warships are part of a...

US Navy Awards Raytheon Contract to Upgrade Standard Missile-2

Raytheon has secured a $258.7-million agreement from the US Department of Defense to design and manufacture the new SM-2 Block IIICU surface-to-air missile. The contract, running through September 2031,...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic Awards Rheinmetall Contract for Armored Vehicle Maintenance

Prague has signed a seven-year contract with Rheinmetall worth up to 250 million euros ($292 million) to sustain 42 Leopard 2A4 tanks and two Büffel armored recovery vehicles. The...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Balkan States Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Enhance Military Cooperation

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are advancing efforts to turn their joint defense declaration into actionable measures designed to bolster collective security. Announced in March, the declaration highlighted priorities including...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK Army Plans to Add Unmanned Loyal Wingman to Apache Operations

The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed plans by the British Army to introduce an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to complement its Apache AH-64E helicopter fleet. The envisioned system...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

IAF Pushes for New Extended-Range Missile Capability

India’s Air Force has urged the country’s premier defense research body, DRDO, to accelerate its efforts in producing extended-range missile systems. The demand emerged after Operation Sindoor in June,...

August 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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155MM Shell Production in Poland to Increase Sixfold

Warsaw is preparing for a major ammunition production boost, with annual 155mm shell output set to jump from roughly 30,000 to 180,000 by 2027. Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

‘Amazon-Style’ Drone Marketplace Coming to US Army

The US Army is set to roll out an innovative online hub that will centralize the purchase of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The goal is to make drone acquisition...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

AI Swarm-Hunting CobraJet Drone Unveiled by SkyDefense

SkyDefense, a defense tech firm based in Colorado, has unveiled the CobraJet, an AI-powered eVTOL fighter drone designed to protect military bases and other high-value sites. The high-speed aerial...