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August 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Border Sees Army Testing AR and Anti-Drone Gear

The US Army is conducting field evaluations of augmented reality systems and anti-drone weapons while supporting Customs and Border Protection along the US-Mexico border. The effort, rooted in policies...

August 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

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....

August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New 100-Km FPV Drone From Ukraine Beats Signal Jamming

A Ukrainian company, Fold, is pioneering a new FPV drone concept that trades radio links for fiber-optic control, enabling flights of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles). The system...

August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

LTAMDS Radar Demonstrates Breakthroughs in US Army Missile Flight Trials

The US Army has advanced its missile defense modernization efforts with a successful trial of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), designed to replace the long-serving...

August 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Coyote Drone Interceptors Deployed on US Navy Burke-Class Ship

The USS Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, has been spotted carrying Coyote drone interceptors, giving the vessel a new defensive edge against hostile UAVs. The first confirmed images, taken...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taipei to Fast-Track Drone Procurement by Redefining Them as Consumables

In a move to accelerate drone adoption, Taiwan plans to categorize small drones as “consumables,” placing them in the same class as ammunition rather than long-term equipment like aircraft....

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Air Force shifts from maps to AI-powered war gaming.

The US Air Force is exploring an AI-based SaaS wargaming platform to replace traditional tabletop exercises. Through a new Request for Information, it seeks industry proposals to develop adaptive,...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan develops “carrier killer” missile to boost naval defense.

Taiwan is advancing a long-range cruise missile, nicknamed the “carrier killer,” to bolster maritime defense. With a range up to 1,000 km, the weapon could target areas of the...

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,...