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September 22, 2026
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F-35 gets Israel’s new AI-guided strike weapon

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is integrating the SPICE 1000 precision munition with Israel’s F-35 fighter aircraft, creating an additional long-range strike option. The weapon uses an electro-optical seeker and...

September 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New Ukrainian interceptor targets Russian drones at speed

The Zorelit v5 has been unveiled by Ukrainian developer Vluchnyk as a jet-propelled counter-UAS platform designed to destroy reconnaissance and kamikaze drones. An artificial-intelligence target-detection capability allows the interceptor...

September 22, 2026
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Broshuis to supply Denmark with Leopard tank haulers

Denmark is expanding its heavy military transport capacity through a Broshuis order for 15 Heavy Equipment Trailers intended to support the movement of Leopard 2 tanks. Scania placed the...

AI turns intercepted UK comms into live battlefield intel

Babcock has delivered Nomad to the UK Ministry of Defence, providing a new AI-based capability for processing intercepted communications. The signal-intelligence platform is intended to support ISR operations in...

September 21, 2026
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Land Platforms
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New German tactical vehicle built for air deployment

The German KSK and Flensburg Technology Systems have jointly presented the TAHR, a new lightweight airborne tactical vehicle weighing 3.2 tons (7,055 pounds). One of the platform’s defining characteristics...

September 21, 2026
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Marotta Controls secures support deals for Navy jammer

Marotta Controls has entered the US airborne electronic warfare market after securing two awards connected with the Navy’s Next Generation Jammer-Low Band system. The company will provide technology and...

September 21, 2026
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Kaplan armored vehicle clears Indonesian pre-delivery trials

FNSS and Indonesia’s Pindad have reached a preliminary acceptance milestone for the first Kaplan APC intended for Indonesian Army service following testing conducted in Turkey. The 30-ton (66,139-pound) tracked...

September 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Royal Navy picks TKMS ATLAS for next-gen torpedo defense

TKMS ATLAS UK has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to develop a new-generation torpedo countermeasure capability for Royal Navy submarines. The effort comes under the Next...

September 21, 2026
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Czech Morana chosen for Latvia’s new howitzer fleet

Latvia has decided to acquire the Morana wheeled self-propelled artillery system from Czech manufacturer Excalibur Army following an evaluation that favored its cost and delivery schedule over the Archer...

Ukraine air defense deal with S-300-style missiles advances

Washington has cleared a potential $2.68-billion arms package designed to expand Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities, with the proposed equipment including S-300 Clone interceptors. The approval follows continued Russian missile strikes...