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August 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Canada Shortlists Hanwha, TKMS for Submarine Bid

Canada has shortlisted Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (Germany) and Hanwha Ocean (South Korea) as finalists to supply up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK Refits Warrior IFVs into Unmanned Mine-Clearers

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled plans to convert surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) into optionally crewed mine-clearing platforms. These vehicles will be equipped with remote-control...

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Army Funds 3 Firms for ISV Autonomy Upgrades

The US Army has awarded contracts worth $15.5 million to three American companies to integrate autonomous capabilities into its Infantry Support Vehicles (ISVs). The move reflects the service’s commitment...

August 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

USAF Seeks Industry Input for Future Tanker Design

The US Air Force (USAF) has issued a new request for information (RFI) from defense contractors as part of its ongoing effort to develop the Next-Generation Air Refueling System...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Elbit Tests Airborne Variant of Iron Beam Laser System

Elbit Systems is advancing Israel’s air defense capabilities by creating an airborne version of the Iron Beam laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force. This marks a significant step...

India Reveals Air Defense System Using Missiles, Lasers

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). This indigenous system is designed as a...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Army Plans 2026 Prototype of Modular EW Kit

The U.S. Army is set to begin prototyping a new modular electronic warfare (EW) kit in 2026. The system is being designed to function across a wide range of...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Bulgaria, Germany Launch $1B Defense Industry Pact

Bulgaria and Germany have announced a £1 billion ($1.1 billion) joint defense initiative, which includes the construction of new facilities in Bulgaria to produce artillery shells, NATO-standard ammunition, gunpowder,...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Australia, UK Roll Out Copperhead Plug-And-Launch Weapon

The defense technology agencies of Australia and the UK have partnered to jointly create low-cost, guided weapon systems. This initiative falls under the Copperhead Project Arrangement, signed in February,...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Taiwan Plans 1,300 Kuai Chi Uncrewed Naval Vessels

Taiwan has unveiled plans to acquire 1,320 Kuai Chi attack uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) over the next five years, according to local media reports. The program highlights Taipei’s push...