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August 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Taiwan Orders 48,000 Boron Carbide Armor Plates for Troops

Taiwan is planning to procure 48,000 boron carbide bullet-resistant ceramic plates for its military. The plates will be integrated into personal protective gear, providing protection against 7.62-millimeter anti-armor rounds...

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Initiates Major Upgrade to Enhance Air, Missile, and Space Defense Network

The US Army has launched a large-scale modernization drive to counter emerging air and missile threats, particularly from China and Russia, whose space and long-range strike capabilities are advancing...

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Progresses US Golden Dome Defense via C2 Prototype Work

Lockheed Martin has created a command and control (C2) prototyping solution to help accelerate the development of the US government’s Golden Dome program — America’s version of Israel’s Iron...

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Considering Mobile Anti-Ship Missile Deployment for Japan Military Drill

The US military is considering deploying its Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) during next month’s Resolute Dragon joint exercise with Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force. The annual drills aim...

August 7, 2025
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Cybersecurity

DARPA Selects RTX’s BNN to Enhance Cybersecurity Threat Identification

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen RTX’s BBN Technologies to participate in its Intelligent Generation of Tools for Security (INGOTS) program, an initiative focused on...

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...