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September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Kalashnikov Begins Limited Production of AM-17 Rifles

Russian defense firm Kalashnikov has rolled out its first pilot batch of AM-17 compact assault rifles, chambered in 5.45mm. The move signals the weapon’s transition from testing stages toward...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Saab Debuts Nimbrix Missile With Drone-Swarm Warhead

Saab has unveiled Nimbrix, a newly developed missile designed to counter the rising use of small drones in modern conflicts. Marking the company’s first dedicated counter-drone weapon, the system...

September 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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New Polish Drone Vehicle Boosts Naval Mine Warfare Power

Poland has introduced the Bluszcz mine laying system, a next-generation armored vehicle capable of both manned and unmanned operation. Created through cooperation between STEKOP and the Military Institute of...

September 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Philippine Navy to Receive BRP Diego Silang From Korea

At the inauguration of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Subic Agila Shipyard on September 2, 2025, South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa announced that the Philippine Navy will receive the BRP...

September 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Poland’s Borsuk Vehicle to Receive Bushmaster II Cannons

Northrop Grumman has started shipping the Mk44 Bushmaster II to Poland for integration on its Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). The 30mm chain-driven autocannon is already in service across...

September 2, 2025
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Cybersecurity
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Australian AI Selected by UK to Stop Military Data Leaks

To combat the growing risk of accidental data leaks, the UK Ministry of Defence is turning to artificial intelligence. The initiative seeks to bolster information security by reducing human...

September 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Embraer Delivers Three A-29N Super Tucanos to Portugal

Embraer has delivered the first batch of A-29N Super Tucano aircraft to Portugal, marking the start of a major modernization effort for the Portuguese Air Force. The three aircraft...

September 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
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First Look at Boeing F/A-XX Fighter Draws F-47 Parallels

The first official rendering of Boeing’s F/A-XX fighter has been released, showcasing a carrier-based design that many believe draws inspiration from the US Air Force’s F-47 jet. The unveiling...

US to Deliver MK 48 Torpedoes to Taiwan by 2028

Taiwan is moving closer to receiving the long-anticipated Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes and support systems from the United States after repeated delays. Under the new...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Sweden Tasks Saab With Large Underwater Drone Dev

The Swedish government has signed a 60-million kronor ($6.3 million) contract with defense company Saab to build and test a large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV). The contract includes work...