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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 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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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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

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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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...

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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South Korea Debuts AI Flight Simulator Using Reinforcement Learning

The Republic of Korea Air Force has officially introduced an advanced AI-powered tactical development and flight simulation system, marking a first in the nation’s defense sector. The platform incorporates...

August 14, 2025
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Milrem Equips THeMIS Ground Robot With Remote Grenade Launcher

Estonian defense firm Milrem Robotics has successfully integrated a Ukrainian-developed BURIA remote weapon station onto its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The system, equipped with a 40mm automatic grenade...

August 14, 2025
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US Army Plans New Drone Fleets to Replace Gray Eagle and Shadow

The US Army is moving forward with plans to retire its MQ-1C Gray Eagle and RQ-7B Shadow drones, accelerating a broader shift to modern autonomous aircraft under the Army...