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September 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Falcon Peak Launched by USAF to Counter Drones

NORAD and USNORTHCOM have begun a large-scale counter-drone exercise known as Falcon Peak, designed to enhance defenses against small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) threats. Taking place at Eglin Air...

September 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Venezuelan Navy Deploys Peykaap III Missile Boats

Reports indicate that the Venezuelan Navy has deployed Iranian-built Peykaap III fast attack vessels, signaling a potential shift in naval power dynamics across the Caribbean basin. A recently posted...

China Displays JL-3 Nuclear Submarine Missile

In a historic first, the PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) publicly presented its JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile during the Victory Day parade in Beijing, underscoring China’s leap forward in...

Poland Orders GBU-39B Bombs to Arm F-16 and F-35 Jets

During the MSPO 2025 defense show in Kielce, Poland finalized an agreement with the United States to acquire GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB I) for its combat aircraft. The...

September 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Nemyx Platform Unifies Drone Fleets Into AI Swarms

Auterion, a US-German autonomous software developer, has launched a breakthrough capability that enables drones from various manufacturers to operate as a single swarm. The platform, known as “Nemyx,” relies...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Orders Five Type 26s in UK’s £10B Frigate Deal

A landmark £10 billion naval contract has been signed between the United Kingdom and Norway, marking a turning point in Europe’s defense cooperation. The deal will see Norway acquire...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Major Korean Shipyard Merger Targets Global Defense

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has confirmed plans to merge its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), creating a single powerhouse...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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New Sea Dagger by Leidos Aims to Boost UK Sea Autonomy

American defense company Leidos has introduced its Sea Dagger concept, a next-generation insertion craft being developed for the Royal Navy as part of the UK Commando Force modernization effort....

September 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK Army Light Mobility Vehicle Bid Backed by GM, BAE

Three major defense companies—GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace—have joined forces under the banner “Team LionStrike” to compete for the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program. The...

September 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Shifted to 2031 Amid Cost Hike

The Pentagon’s efforts to modernize the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with its Block 4 upgrade have encountered fresh obstacles, pushing the expected completion date to at least 2031, the...