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September 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

China Shows Off Most Powerful Naval Laser Weapon

China has officially showcased its LY-1 high-power laser weapon for the first time during a major military parade in Beijing, the country’s largest display of armed strength to date....

September 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Fields JET MAX Drone for Multiple Strikes

Ukrainian defense technology company JET has introduced its newest bomber drone, JET MAX, designed for multi-strike missions targeting enemy troops, supply lines, and tactical infrastructure positioned beyond the frontlines....

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Scout AI Powers NOMAD UGV With Fastest Autonomy

Scout AI has teamed up with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions (HMS) to introduce NOMAD, a new-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) powered by the Fury autonomy system. This marks the...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Palfinger to Equip Japan’s Next-Gen FFM Warships

Japan has selected Palfinger Marine of Austria to provide stern launch and recovery systems (Stern-LARS) for its upcoming FFM-class multirole frigates. The contract covers the first five vessels, which...

September 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Army Receives First Two Counter-Drone Laser Guns

AeroVironment (AV) has delivered its first two prototypes of the LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon system (LWS) to the US Army. The systems mark the initial phase of the...

September 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Wins $9.8B Pact for 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a record-breaking $9.8-billion contract to manufacture nearly 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and related hardware. The deal,...

September 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Brazil, Tunisia Enter $900M Javelin Missile Pact

The US Army has approved a new order for Javelin anti-tank missiles, support equipment, and services under a $900.5-million contract extension. The agreement also includes sales to Brazil and...

September 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Teledyne Brings Next-Gen Air Imaging Tech to Canada

Teledyne FLIR has launched a cross-Canada demonstration tour for its latest airborne imaging system, the Star SAFIRE UltraFORCE 380X. Mounted on the nose of a helicopter, the system was...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Russia’s Kalashnikov Launches First AM-17 Rifles Batch

Kalashnikov, the well-known Russian arms manufacturer, has completed production of the first batch of AM-17 compact assault rifles chambered in 5.45mm ammunition. This marks a key milestone toward launching...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saab’s Nimbrix Missile Unveiled to Defeat Drone Swarms

Swedish defense manufacturer Saab has officially introduced the Nimbrix missile, its first dedicated counter-unmanned aerial system designed to confront the growing danger posed by small battlefield drones. The system...