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August 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Taiwan showcases new wheeled tank and two homegrown drones.

Taiwan introduced two indigenous drones and a wheeled tank prototype to enhance self-reliant defense. Shown in official media, the new systems include a bomb-dropping multirotor UAV, a fixed-wing loitering...

US Navy unveils plan to weaponize data and AI.

The US Navy unveiled a new initiative to weaponize data and AI. The strategy converts raw inputs from ships, aircraft, and drones into actionable insights, tactics, and software updates....

Europe awards Elbit Systems $1.6B deal for arms and C4ISR.

Israel’s Elbit Systems won a $1.6B contract to supply a European customer with advanced weapons and C4ISR technologies over five years. Deliveries include precision artillery, rocket systems, drones, EW...

Asia-Pacific nation buys hundreds of SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 systems.

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER secured a major Asia-Pacific order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems. Designed for counter-drone missions and precision shooting, the system integrates AI, computer vision,...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan develops “carrier killer” missile to boost naval defense.

Taiwan is advancing a long-range cruise missile, nicknamed the “carrier killer,” to bolster maritime defense. With a range up to 1,000 km, the weapon could target areas of the...

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Air Force shifts from maps to AI-powered war gaming.

The US Air Force is exploring an AI-based SaaS wargaming platform to replace traditional tabletop exercises. Through a new Request for Information, it seeks industry proposals to develop adaptive,...

August 15, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland signs $3.8B US deal to upgrade F-16 fighter fleet.

Poland has signed a $3.8B contract with the US to modernize 48 F-16s to the Block 72 configuration. The program, running 2028–2038, upgrades avionics, radars, and electronic warfare systems....

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Army Eyes Replacement Programs for Gray Eagle, Shadow UAVs

The US Army has begun phasing out its long-serving Gray Eagle and Shadow unmanned aerial systems, marking a decisive turn toward newer, more advanced platforms. This change is part...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

THeMIS Robot Upgraded by Milrem With Grenade Launcher System

Milrem Robotics of Estonia has completed the integration of Ukraine’s BURIA remote weapon station with its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle, strengthening the platform’s combat role. Armed with a 40mm...

August 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Reinforcement Learning Powers South Korea’s Next-Gen Flight Simulator

In a groundbreaking step, the Republic of Korea Air Force has adopted its first AI-based tactical training and flight simulation system. The tool is built around reinforcement learning (RL),...