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Northrop’s ATHENA Enhances Threat Detection

The US Army has cleared Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA missile warning sensor for Phase II of the Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS) program, which aims to enhance aircraft defense under...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Arquus Sending Bastion Armored Units to Ukraine

French defense firm Arquus will provide Ukraine with 50 Bastion armored vehicles as part of an agreement covering 61 units. The delivery is intended to enhance the mobility and...

Israel Approves $1.5B Boost to Ground Combat Fleet

Israel has approved a $1.5 billion program to fast-track the production of tanks and armored vehicles, aiming to strengthen its ground forces during the ongoing Gaza conflict. The five-year...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
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South Korea Exports 20 K9 Howitzers to Vietnam

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a landmark $250 million defense deal with Vietnam, covering the export of 20 K9 self-propelled howitzers. This marks Seoul’s first formal arms sale...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

L3Harris EW Tech Deployed in Talisman Sabre 2025

During the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise in Australia, the US military showcased the L3Harris-developed electronic warfare (EW) system designed to detect surface radars aboard marine vessels. The trial emphasized...

USAF Picks Q-Net for Tactical Comms Upgrade

Missouri-based Q-Net Security has secured a contract with the US Air Force to enhance battlefield communications, focusing on faster, more secure, and reliable data transfer in high-pressure environments. The...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army Developing Ground Drone for Brigade Operations

The US Army has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicle (UGCRV) prototype aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Armored Brigade Combat...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Grid Aero Unveils Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone for Long Range

California-based startup Grid Aero has officially emerged from stealth mode to introduce the Lifter-Lite, an autonomous cargo drone described as the “pickup truck of the skies.” The system is...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Dutch Navy to Receive Blueye’s New Underwater Drones

Norwegian manufacturer Blueye Robotics has teamed up with Dutch partner RVI Tools to deliver a fleet of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Royal Netherlands Navy. The deal...

Australia Cleared to Buy 160 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

The US State Department has cleared a possible $97.3-million foreign military sale to Australia for more than 150 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU) along with associated equipment and...