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September 11, 2025
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USAF Tests Atomic Clocks for Drone Swarms

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a formal request for proposals targeting the development of next-generation atomic clock technology, intended to enhance the operational capabilities of...

September 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Seoul Starts Black Hawk Upgrade Effort

A $715-million South Korean modernization project will upgrade more than 30 UH/HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters by 2029. The analog cockpit will be replaced with a digital suite featuring multi-function...

September 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

FN Herstal Shows EVOLYS MG in UK

Belgian arms producer FN Herstal has presented its EVOLYS ultralight machine gun, balancing firepower and mobility for infantry and special forces. Chambered in NATO-standard 5.56mm and 7.62mm, the system...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Schiebel Unveils Armed Camcopter Drones

Schiebel has rolled out the Camcopter S-101 and S-301, expanding its portfolio into the armed UAS sector. Both drones build upon the S-100 baseline, with the S-301 further extending...

September 10, 2025
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Air Platforms
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SNC Adds Second Jet for Army HADES Fleet

Swedish defense group Saab has begun developing a new large underwater drone, part of a growing focus on uncrewed maritime systems. The drone is intended to enhance undersea surveillance,...

September 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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UK-Ukraine Startup Gets $5M for Strike Drone

Trypillian, a joint British-Ukrainian defense startup, has secured $5 million in funding to advance its flagship project—the Trypillian SSG, a long-range autonomous strike drone. The announcement was made by...

September 10, 2025
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Land Platform
New Product Launches

UK, Norway Join Patria CAVS Program

The United Kingdom and Norway have officially joined the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) program, a multinational initiative spearheaded by Finland and defense manufacturer Patria. This makes them the...

Army Picks Anduril for $159M MR Helmet

Anduril Industries has been awarded a $159-million contract by the US Army to prototype a new mixed reality helmet system under the Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) program…

September 9, 2025
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Air platform
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USAF Grants Deal for New Bunker Buster

With $73.7M requested for FY2026, the USAF’s NGP initiative pushes to maintain superiority in hardened target strikes. Prototypes by ARA will replace the aging GBU-57/B penetrator.

German Army OKs Rheinmetall Puma Simulator

Germany’s military has cleared Rheinmetall’s AGSP, a digital trainer for Puma IFVs. It offers realistic combat replication, portability, and modular components, supporting modernization and readiness goals.