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September 10, 2025
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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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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 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

SMASH Sight Deployed on HMGs, Vehicles

Smartshooter has taken its SMASH system to new platforms, mounting it on HMGs, vehicles, and remote stations. Tested at Project VANAHEIM, it enhanced fleet coordination and drone engagement. The...

Six Teams Share $2M in Army AI Contest

In one of its largest tech contests, the US Army granted $2M to six AI teams for solutions in data processing. The winners, led by Ozni AI, now join...

Israeli Apaches Get New Missile Shield

Israel has tapped BIRD Aerosystems to install µDIRCM on its Apache fleet. The solution integrates seamlessly with warning systems, offering unmatched defense in a lightweight package.

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.

September 9, 2025
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Air platform
Procurement & Contracts

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.

New Japanese Armored Vehicle to Succeed Type-96

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has received its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle, intended to replace the outdated Type-96 armored personnel carriers. The rollout ceremony was held at...

Czech Special Forces Acquire New UK Armored Fleet

The Czech Ministry of Defense has secured a new fleet of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda armored vehicles for its special forces. Domestic company LPP will supply the vehicles, while...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

GLSDB Integration Studied by Saab and Hanwha

Saab and Hanwha Aerospace are exploring a new collaboration to increase the firepower of South Korea’s Chunmoo rocket artillery system. The companies have signed an MoU to investigate integrating...