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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),...

August 14, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

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...