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July 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Turkey Debuts Laser-Equipped Tank Designed to Neutralize Drones in Flight

Turkey has unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN, a next-generation hybrid combat vehicle designed specifically for counter-drone operations using high-energy laser technology. Developed through a collaboration between defense firms FNSS and ROKETSAN,...

July 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Czech Republic Warns of Payment Halt Due to Caesar Howitzer Delivery Issues

The Czech Republic has announced its intention to suspend advance payments for a major artillery procurement deal involving 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France. This decision stems...

July 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

Turkey has acquired the sixth prototype of its homegrown TAI Kaan stealth fighter to carry out an advanced series of assessments aimed at validating the aircraft’s full operational potential....

July 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AI Drone Capable of Operating in GPS-Denied, Confined Environments Unveiled

U.S.-based technology company Cleo Robotics has unveiled the Dronut DD1, a compact aerial system engineered to operate in environments that are inaccessible to traditional drones and GPS-reliant systems. Unlike...

July 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

NATO Selects Iveco to Showcase Ground-Air Robotic Teaming Tech

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a three-year contract to Iveco Defence Vehicles to spearhead concept development and field experimentation for robotic and autonomous systems (RAS)....

July 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Israel Ramps Up Missile Interceptor Output After Confrontation With Iran

Israel has awarded a new production contract to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for additional Arrow missile interceptors, a key component of its multi-layered air defense network. The Arrow system,...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

Italy Receives Initial Batch of Modernized Ariete C2 Battle Tanks

The Italian Army has officially received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank, delivered by the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) at the Cecchignola military complex near Rome. This...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

France Debuts Mortar-Equipped Griffon Variant During Paris Event

The French Army has officially showcased its latest artillery innovation—a self-propelled mortar variant of the Griffon 6×6 multi-role armored vehicle—just four months after the system completed its final rounds...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

Israel Signs $150 Million Deal with AM General for New IDF Humvees

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has entered into a $150 million agreement with American defense contractor AM General to acquire hundreds of Humvees (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles), along with...

July 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

UK Army Introduces AI-Driven ‘Spear’ System for Precision Targeting

The British Army has introduced a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) platform known as “Asgard,” designed to enhance target detection and engagement capabilities on the battlefield. This advanced system allows...