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August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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US Army’s LTAMDS Radar Achieves Milestones in Missile Test

The US Army’s new Patriot radar replacement, the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), has cleared several critical milestones during a recent missile flight test at the...

August 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy Burke-Class Destroyer Spotted With Coyote Interceptors

The US Navy has reportedly equipped the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Bainbridge with Coyote drone interceptors, marking a significant step in strengthening defenses against swarming UAVs. A recently released...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Taiwan Labels Small Drones as Consumables for Quicker Deployment

Taiwan is set to reclassify small drones as consumables, similar to ammunition, rather than categorizing them as durable equipment like aircraft. The decision, modeled on a US policy introduced...

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

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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Missile & Missile Defence
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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 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Indian Air Force Seeks Development of Longer-Range Missiles

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has called on the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to speed up work on longer-range missile systems in response to Pakistan’s growing military...

August 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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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...

August 14, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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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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Training and Simulation
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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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Unmanned Systems
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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...