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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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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 1, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Viper Shield EW Suite Chosen for Poland’s F-16s

Poland has selected L3Harris’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield to serve as the electronic warfare suite for its F-16 Viper upgrade initiative, aimed at bringing the fleet of 48 Block 52...

$211M Communications Hub Planned at Guam USAF Base

The Pentagon has contracted Nan Inc. of Hawaii to deliver a $211 million communications hub at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, reinforcing the US military’s command-and-control capabilities in...

Next-Gen Military Drones to Use Mobix Labs Parts

California’s Mobix Labs has revealed that it is now shipping its advanced Mil-Spec Filtered Circular Connectors for integration into future military drone platforms. The connectors are housed in rugged...

September 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems Wins Norway’s Navy Frigate Contract

The Norwegian government has awarded BAE Systems the contract to construct five to six modern frigates, strengthening its maritime defense in partnership with the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Jonas...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

AR Goggles in China Let Tank Crews See Through Armor

China has developed an augmented reality headset system for armored vehicle crews, aiming to enhance visibility and shorten reaction times during combat. The equipment will support multiple roles inside...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Gereon UGV by ARX Follows ‘Unmanned First Contact’

ARX Robotics of Germany has introduced its latest innovation, the Combat Gereon UGV, developed under the concept of “first unmanned contact.” The idea emphasizes sending robotic platforms into danger...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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...

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...