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September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Schiebel Debuts New Armed UAV Versions

Austria’s Schiebel has expanded its Camcopter portfolio with two armed drones, the S-101 and S-301. The company highlighted that the new systems evolved from the S-100 and its improved...

September 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Startup Wins $5M to Build Autonomous Drone

The Ukrainian defense landscape is evolving rapidly with Trypillian’s announcement of a $5 million investment into its long-range autonomous strike drone, the Trypillian SSG. Backed by a mix of...

September 10, 2025
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Land Platform

CAVS Program Grows as UK, Norway Join

The Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) program, launched in 2020 to standardize European armored mobility solutions, has welcomed the UK and Norway as new participants. They now stand alongside...

September 10, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Army Taps Anduril for Mixed Reality Helmet

Anduril Industries has entered into a $159-million deal with the US Army to prototype its next-generation soldier interface under the Soldier Borne Mission Command program…

September 9, 2025
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Air platform

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.

September 9, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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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Missile and Missile Defense

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...

September 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

$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...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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,...