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August 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Shield AI Enables First Autonomous Airbus H145 Flight

Airbus has completed its first test flight of an autonomous helicopter, powered by Shield AI’s Hivemind artificial intelligence system. The achievement represents a significant advancement in autonomous aviation technologies....

Israel Firm Unveils AI Battle Tech at London Show

Maris-Tech, an Israeli defense technology firm, will unveil its newest AI-powered video and computing solutions at the upcoming DSEI 2025 exhibition in London, a major showcase for international defense...

TactiGate XD Launched by Saab, Clavister for Defense

Saab, in partnership with Clavister, has unveiled TactiGate XD, a new defense-grade cross-domain security system. The solution merges Saab’s TactiGuard with Clavister’s CyberArmour firewall, offering a reliable platform for...

August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Kazakhstan Forms AI Task Force to Digitize Military

The Kazakh Ministry of Defense has established a specialized artificial intelligence division, signaling the nation’s push toward AI-enabled defense modernization. This move marks Kazakhstan’s first structured step into the...

Israeli AI Counter-Drone Tech Uses Radar, Jamming

D-Fend Solutions, a leading Israeli counter-drone specialist, has launched the EnforceAir PLUS system, an AI-powered platform designed to neutralize hostile drones. The system brings together three key elements—cyber control,...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

France Adapts WW2 Cannon for Modern Drone Hunting

France has unveiled the PROTEUS Standard 1, a reconfigured 20mm gun mount developed to combat drones and guided munitions. The system represents an upgrade of an older platform to...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuanian Army Gains Anti-Tank Edge With Spike LR2

Lithuania has bolstered its ground combat capabilities with the arrival of the Spike LR2 missile system from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, under a 6-million-euro ($6.9 million) contract. The...

$13.9M US Army Deal With X-Bow for Rocket Motor

X-Bow Systems, headquartered in New Mexico, and the US Army are jointly investing $13.9 million to produce a new rocket motor for the GMLRS. The project aims to address...

August 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Stinger Missile Parts to Be Co-Made in Europe by Raytheon, Diehl

US defense giant Raytheon has joined forces with Diehl Defence of Germany to bolster production of the Stinger missile in Europe. The agreement, formalized by a memorandum of understanding,...

August 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

TF-2000: Turkey Shows Design of Its First Destroyer

ASFAT, Turkey’s defense contractor, has showcased the design of the TF-2000 destroyer, a flagship project that will serve as the nation’s first indigenous vessel dedicated to air and missile...