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September 10, 2025
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SNC Delivers 2nd Jet for Army Spy Fleet

Saab has embarked on developing a new large underwater drone, signaling its growing commitment to autonomous maritime technologies. According to the company, the platform is being designed to carry...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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SMASH System Now on HMGs, Remote Platforms

At Project VANAHEIM, Smartshooter mounted its SMASH 3000 optics on heavy machine guns and integrated the SMASH HOPPER with a recon vehicle. Connected to ATAK, it boosted targeting efficiency,...

$2M Army AI Prize Won by Six Teams

Six firms won the Army’s AI Grand Challenge, splitting $2M for tools that enhance military data use. Ozni AI led with its COMbINE engine. Winners advance to an accelerator...

Apaches in Israel Fitted With Protection Suite

The Israeli Air Force will upgrade Apaches with BIRD’s new µDIRCM, described as the most compact and cost-effective DIRCM available. Optimized for small platforms, it ensures protection against modern...

Puma IFV Training Gets Simulator Approval

AGSP, Rheinmetall’s Puma simulator, replicates ballistics, vehicle controls, and targeting. Integrated with soldier systems, it allows both mounted and dismounted training. The design ensures modular upgrades and portability.

September 9, 2025
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Air platform
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Air Force Taps New Bunker Buster Program

ARA and Boeing will develop prototypes for the NGP, designed to strike bunkers and tunnels. Lessons from the GBU-57/B’s use in Operation Midnight Hammer guide requirements.

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...

UK to Supply Supacat Armored Vehicles to Czech Forces

Czechia’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed the purchase of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda vehicles for the army’s special forces. The deal involves local industry, with LPP handling delivery and...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Saab, Hanwha Test GLSDB Use on Chunmoo Rocket Systems

Saab has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Aerospace to evaluate the integration of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) into the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher...

September 8, 2025
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UK Picks Tiberius for 150km Precision Artillery Round

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Tiberius Aerospace for the development of a liquid-fueled, ramjet-powered 155mm precision-guided artillery shell. Designed for long-range engagement, the...