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August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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India and Philippines Launch Inaugural Joint Patrols in South China Sea

For the first time, Indian and Philippine naval forces have launched joint patrols in the contested South China Sea, according to Manila’s military. The two-day exercise began Sunday and...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Deploys New Spectrum Technology to Detect Enemy Signals, Monitor Soldier Exposure

The US Army is evaluating a new technology aimed at enhancing situational awareness in the electromagnetic domain. Known as the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS), the tool is being...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Senegal Boosts Eastern Security Forces in Response to Mali Border Risks

Senegal announced the deployment of new gendarmerie units in its eastern region to address growing security concerns along the border with Mali. This move comes in response to jihadist...

August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Russia, China Kick Off Joint Military Exercises in Sea of Japan

China and Russia launched a new round of joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan on Sunday, part of ongoing efforts to reinforce their military and strategic ties....

US Army Awards Palantir Contract Potentially Valued at $10 Billion

Palantir Technologies has secured a landmark contract with the US Army, allowing the military to acquire its software and data services for up to $10 billion over the next...

Taiwan Inks Drone and C2 Agreement With Anduril

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has reportedly signed an MoU with US defense firm Anduril to acquire a command and control (C2) platform and unmanned...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Philippines Develops Suicide Drone Camouflaged as Civil Vessel

Engineers from Mindanao State University in the Philippines are working on a unique naval prototype—a “kamikaze drone” designed to resemble a civilian boat. This unconventional unmanned surface vessel (USV)...

August 1, 2025
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