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August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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

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

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

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

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...

August 14, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

Balkan States Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Enhance Military Cooperation

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are advancing efforts to turn their joint defense declaration into actionable measures designed to bolster collective security. Announced in March, the declaration highlighted priorities including...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

UK Army Plans to Add Unmanned Loyal Wingman to Apache Operations

The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed plans by the British Army to introduce an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to complement its Apache AH-64E helicopter fleet. The envisioned system...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

IAF Pushes for New Extended-Range Missile Capability

India’s Air Force has urged the country’s premier defense research body, DRDO, to accelerate its efforts in producing extended-range missile systems. The demand emerged after Operation Sindoor in June,...