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August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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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 6, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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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 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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US Coast Guard Concludes Testing of V-BAT Drone Prior to Deployment

The US Coast Guard has successfully completed operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS), marking a key milestone ahead of its integration into the service’s cutter fleet....

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Deploys New Spectrum Technology to Detect Enemy Signals, Monitor Soldier Exposure

The US Army is evaluating a new technology aimed at enhancing situational awareness in the electromagnetic domain. Known as the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS), the tool is being...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Northrop to Deliver Advanced Mission Tech for US Multi-Domain Operations

Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to develop the next generation of mission planning systems for the US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The systems aim...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Senegal Boosts Eastern Security Forces in Response to Mali Border Risks

Senegal announced the deployment of new gendarmerie units in its eastern region to address growing security concerns along the border with Mali. This move comes in response to jihadist...

August 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Indra Establishes New Facility for Military Vehicle Manufacturing in Spain

Indra has acquired a large-scale manufacturing facility in Asturias, northern Spain, to expand its tactical vehicle production for European defense initiatives. The site was purchased from Duro Felguera, and...

August 1, 2025
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Northrop, USAF Complete First Test of Sentinel Missile’s Second-Stage Engine

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have successfully conducted the first qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. The trial took place...

August 1, 2025
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South Korea Deploys Upgraded Missile Shield System

South Korea has finalized the initial deployment of the second phase of its Cheongung-II air defense system, which is capable of intercepting both enemy aircraft and ballistic missiles. Building...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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GA-ASI, Tobyhanna Unveil Upgraded MQ-9 Ground Control Capabilities

Tobyhanna Army Depot, in partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), has launched a new maintenance and overhaul capability for the MQ-9 Reaper’s Ground Control Station. The upgrade allows...