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September 15, 2025
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South Korea Advances KF-21 Jet Toward Stealth Upgrade

South Korea has unveiled a structured plan to upgrade its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet into a next-generation stealth aircraft. The jet, developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, already incorporates partial...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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AeroVironment Adds Arkeus Sensor to JUMP Drone

AeroVironment (AV) has joined forces with Arkeus to integrate the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload onto the JUMP 20 uncrewed aerial system (UAS). The integration seeks to significantly expand...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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HII, Thales Add SAMDIS 600 Sonar to REMUS 620 Drone

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and Thales have successfully completed integration trials of the SAMDIS 600 sonar with the next-generation REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) at HII’s Pocasset test...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Atomic Clock Trials Aid Drone Swarms

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has issued a proposal solicitation aimed at the development of advanced atomic clock systems for unmanned aerial vehicle swarms. This program addresses the...

September 11, 2025
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Land Platform
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Challenger 3 Undergoes Army Testing

The British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank program, managed by RBSL, has successfully wrapped up mobility trials. Pre-production vehicles were tested over 789 km, with assessments on vibration,...

September 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
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Nomad AI Delivers Instant Battlefield Intel

Babcock launched its Nomad AI communications solution at the Defence and Security Equipment International expo in London. The tool ensures uninterrupted intelligence processing in contested or comms-denied zones, offering...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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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,...

September 5, 2025
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Pentagon Delays F-35 Block 4 Upgrade to 2031 Over Costs

The US Department of Defense is facing significant delays in its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Block 4 modernization program, which is now projected to be completed no earlier than...

September 1, 2025
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Poland Selects Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70 EW

The Polish Ministry of Defense has chosen L3Harris Technologies’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite to support the upgrade of its F-16 Viper fleet. The selection is part of...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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China Tests AR Goggles Giving Tank Crews 360° View

China has introduced new augmented reality (AR) headsets designed for use by armored vehicle crews, including commanders, drivers, and gunners. The technology is intended to improve situational awareness on...