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Japan Unveils Modular Vehicle to Replace Type-96 Fleet

Japan has officially rolled out its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), designed to replace the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) aging Type-96 personnel carriers. The milestone event was...

AeroVironment Arms Army Vehicles with Laser Defense

The U.S. Army has received its first two mobile Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) for counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) missions, marking a major milestone in directed energy deployment. Delivered to...

September 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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USAF Tests Falcon Peak System Against Small Drones

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) have launched Falcon Peak, a major counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) experiment aimed at boosting U.S. military base...

September 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Venezuela Fields Iranian Peykaap III Boats at Sea

The Venezuelan Navy has reportedly fielded Iranian-made Peykaap III fast attack craft, a move that could shift the naval balance in the southern Caribbean. A circulating online video appears...

China Unveils JL-3 Submarine Missile for U.S. Reach

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) unveiled the JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) for the first time during Beijing’s Victory Day military parade, marking a milestone in China’s...

Poland Buys US GBU-39B Bombs for F-35 and F-16 Jets

At the MSPO 2025 defense exhibition in Kielce, Poland, Warsaw and Washington signed a contract for the supply of GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB I) to the Polish Air...

September 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Auterion Launches Nemyx to Link Drone Fleets via AI

US-German software company Auterion has introduced a new system designed to unify drones from different manufacturers into a single, coordinated swarm. Named “Nemyx”, the solution leverages the firm’s AuterionOS...

September 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

UK Wins £10B Frigate Deal as Norway Buys Five Type 26s

The United Kingdom and Norway have taken a major step in strengthening European naval defense with the signing of a £10 billion contract for at least five Type 26...

September 5, 2025
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Korean Shipbuilders Plan Merger for Defense Expansion

South Korean conglomerate HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval to merge two of its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries...

September 5, 2025
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Leidos Reveals Sea Dagger to Advance UK Naval Autonomy

US-based defense contractor Leidos has unveiled a new concept for a commando insertion craft designed to support the Royal Navy under the UK Commando Force (UKCF) modernization program. The...