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August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

V-BAT Drone Testing Completed by US Coast Guard Before Operational Rollout

Operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS) has been completed by the US Coast Guard, clearing the way for future deployment across its fleet of cutters. The...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

Advanced Spectrum System Enables US Forces to Track Threats and Personal Signal Exposure

To strengthen digital battlefield awareness, the US Army is testing a new capability called the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS). This innovative tool enables soldiers to detect and analyze...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Forces to Receive New Planning Systems From Northrop for Multi-Domain Missions

Northrop Grumman is expanding its role in defense innovation with a $180 million deal to build new mission planning systems for the US military. This contract supports smarter and...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Reinforcements Sent to Senegal’s East as Mali Border Threats Grow

Facing increased militant activity near its eastern frontier, Senegal is deploying new gendarmerie forces to strengthen border security with Mali. The move follows jihadist attacks in nearby Diboli, a...

August 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

New Production Hub Launched by Indra for European Defense Vehicles

Spanish defense technology firm Indra has taken over a manufacturing plant in Gijón, Asturias, marking a strategic push to enhance its land vehicle production capabilities. The acquisition from Duro...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sentinel ICBM Program Marks Milestone With Second-Stage Motor Test

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have completed a key milestone for the Sentinel ICBM program by testing the stage-two solid rocket motor under simulated flight conditions in...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Advanced Missile Defense System Begins Deployment in South Korea

In a move to strengthen its aerial defenses, South Korea has completed the early deployment of the second phase of its upgraded Cheongung-II missile defense system. Originally designed to...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-9 Drone Control Systems Get Major Overhaul from GA-ASI, Tobyhanna

A new milestone has been reached in MQ-9 Reaper support as Tobyhanna Army Depot and GA-ASI unveiled a comprehensive repair and diagnostics solution for its Ground Control Station. This...

July 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Construction Begins on India’s First AI-Enabled Maritime Patrol Vessel

India has launched construction on its inaugural AI-integrated patrol vessel, a key asset for enhancing maritime security and conducting various operations within its exclusive economic zone. Named the Next...

July 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French Firm SEAir to Develop Unmanned Vessel Under EU Program

SEAir, a French maritime innovation firm, has launched a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) EU-funded project to develop ARROW—an autonomous, hydrofoil-equipped surface vessel. Scheduled for delivery by 2028, the vessel...