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August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit wins $1.6 billion European contract for weapons and C4ISR tech.

European defense modernization has been boosted by a $1.6B deal with Elbit Systems. The package features drones, rocket artillery, SIGINT, EW, and upgraded combat vehicle systems. Central to the...

August 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 fire control systems ordered in bulk by regional customer.

An Asia-Pacific customer has ordered hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems from Israel’s SMARTSHOOTER after extensive trials. The lightweight system, unveiled in 2022, applies AI and computer vision...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan builds new missile to strengthen maritime strike capabilities.

To reinforce its naval deterrence, Taiwan is developing a subsonic cruise missile with extended reach, potentially striking Chinese carrier groups up to 1,000 km away. Based on earlier Hsiung...

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Air Force aims to replace map drills with AI-driven exercises.

Old-style maps and static wargames may soon be replaced as the Air Force looks to industry for an AI-powered wargaming tool. The envisioned system would rapidly create scenarios, evolve...

August 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Poland secures $3.8 billion US agreement to modernize F-16 jets.

Seeking to strengthen air power, Poland has committed $3.8B in upgrading F-16s to Block 72 standards. The modernization covers sensors, simulators, infrastructure, and EW systems. Conducted largely in Bydgoszcz...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Training and Simulation

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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Soldier Systems

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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Naval Platforms

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...