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September 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Shifted to 2031 Amid Cost Hike

The Pentagon’s efforts to modernize the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with its Block 4 upgrade have encountered fresh obstacles, pushing the expected completion date to at least 2031, the...

September 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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...

August 28, 2025
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Air Force Opens Talks on Next-Gen Tanker Program

The US Air Force is advancing its plans for the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) by issuing a fresh RFI to industry partners. The program, launched in 2023, has...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

British Army Converts Warrior IFVs for Mine Role

The UK Ministry of Defence is set to repurpose aging Warrior IFVs into remotely controlled, mine-clearing vehicles as part of a modernization initiative. The plan will see the once-frontline...

August 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Dronebuster Spoofs, Forces UAVs to Retreat 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has rolled out its Dronebuster Power Up Program, enabling operators of legacy models such as Block 3 to transition to the advanced Block 4 system. This initiative...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Modular EW Kit Prototype Slated by US Army for 2026

In 2026, the U.S. Army plans to launch prototyping work on a modular electronic warfare (EW) kit designed for universal use across different platforms. The development marks an important...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Iron Beam Laser Weapon Gets New Airborne Adaptation

Israel’s Elbit Systems is pushing the boundaries of defense technology by developing an airborne variant of the Iron Beam laser weapon. The system is being tailored for integration into...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Indian Fighter Jet Engine Program With France

India is advancing its defense modernization with plans to develop and produce fighter jet engines in collaboration with a French company, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh revealed. The move underscores...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Forces Employ L3Harris EW in Talisman Sabre

The US military employed L3Harris’s advanced EW technology during Talisman Sabre 2025 with Australia, using it to detect and analyze marine vessel radars. The exercise highlighted the system’s capability...