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August 14, 2025
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US Military Showcases Next-Gen Battlefield Tech at Fort Huachuca Trials

The US military has conducted live trials of advanced technologies at Fort Huachuca in southern Arizona, offering a glimpse into next-generation systems designed to transform battlefield operations. The demonstrations...

August 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Indian Navy Set to Commission Two P-17A Stealth Frigates

The Indian Navy is set to commission two new indigenously developed Project-17 Alpha (P-17A) frigates in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone in strengthening its surface fleet. The...

Raytheon Secures US Navy Contract for Enhanced Standard Missile-2

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $258.7-million contract to develop and produce the Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIICU. The deal covers engineering, manufacturing, and development work,...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Rheinmetall Secures $292M Deal to Support Czech Armored Vehicles

The Czech Republic has entered into a seven-year deal with Rheinmetall to maintain and support its fleet of 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and two Bergepanzer 3 Büffel...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia Strengthen Ties for Regional Defense

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are moving to implement the defense declaration they signed earlier this year, with the goal of enhancing regional stability and military cooperation. The agreement, unveiled...

August 14, 2025
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British Army Considers Loyal Wingman UAV for Apache Support

The British Army is seeking to acquire an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to strengthen its fleet of Apache AH-64E helicopters. The effort follows the Royal Air Force’s introduction of...

August 14, 2025
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Indian Air Force Seeks Development of Longer-Range Missiles

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has called on the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to speed up work on longer-range missile systems in response to Pakistan’s growing military...

August 13, 2025
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Poland to Boost 155MM Shell Output 6x by 2027

Poland has unveiled plans to significantly expand its annual 155mm artillery shell production from about 30,000 units to 180,000 by 2027 — a sixfold increase. Prime Minister Donald Tusk...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army to Launch Drone Marketplace Like ‘Amazon’

The US Army is preparing to introduce a centralized online marketplace designed specifically for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The initiative aims to streamline how troops access and procure drones,...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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SkyDefense Debuts CobraJet Drone With AI Swarm Tech

Colorado-based defense technology company SkyDefense has introduced the CobraJet, an advanced AI-driven electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fighter drone. The system is engineered to safeguard vital infrastructure and...