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September 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Land Platform

UK, Norway Join Patria CAVS Program

The United Kingdom and Norway have officially joined the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) program, a multinational initiative spearheaded by Finland and defense manufacturer Patria. This makes them the...

September 10, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Army Picks Anduril for $159M MR Helmet

Anduril Industries has been awarded a $159-million contract by the US Army to prototype a new mixed reality helmet system under the Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) program…

September 9, 2025
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Air platform

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.

September 9, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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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Missile and Missile Defense

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.

September 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

German TKMS, Indian Firms Unite for Naval Projects

German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has entered into collaborations with multiple Indian defense companies aimed at co-developing naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The agreements represent a significant...