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August 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Australian Company Secures Deal for 100kW Laser-Based Anti-Drone Solution

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been awarded a contract worth 71.4 million euros ($83 million) to produce and deliver a high-powered laser-based counter-drone system. The order...

August 6, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Russia Unveils First-Ever Anti-Drone Rifle Simulator for Virtual Training

Students at Russia’s Southern Federal University have developed an advanced virtual training platform to simulate the use of anti-drone weapons and detection systems. The digital tool is designed to...

August 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed and Raytheon Vie for US Army’s New Autonomous Launcher Project

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have officially entered the race for the US Army’s Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program. Both companies confirmed their participation but remained tight-lipped about their...

August 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Kongsberg Selected to Equip USMC ACV-30 Vehicles with Remote Turrets

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has secured a $118 million contract to supply remote weapon turrets for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 (ACV-30) program. This deal formalizes...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Dismisses Potential Acquisition of South Korea’s KF-21 Jet

India has clarified that it is not currently evaluating South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet for its program to acquire 114 advanced multi-role combat aircraft. This statement counters recent...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Spain Prioritizes European Fighter Jet Alternatives Over US F-35

Spain has officially announced it will not move forward with the procurement of US-made F-35 fighter jets. Instead, the country will prioritize domestically aligned defense options, focusing on European-developed...

August 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Netherlands Becomes First NATO Nation to Procure US Arms for Ukraine

The Netherlands has committed to purchasing €500 million ($577 million) worth of US-made weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO ally to fully fund a package under a newly...

August 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Thai Army Deploys High-Energy Laser Weapon to Combat Drone Threats

The Royal Thai Army has officially introduced a new high-energy laser weapon aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense against drone threats. This cutting-edge system is designed specifically to neutralize...

August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Coast Guard Concludes Testing of V-BAT Drone Prior to Deployment

The US Coast Guard has successfully completed operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS), marking a key milestone ahead of its integration into the service’s cutter fleet....

August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Navy Plans Autonomous Cargo Vessels to Streamline Maritime Logistics

The US Navy has opened a call for proposals from defense contractors to develop a new class of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed to carry containerized payloads. The initiative...