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August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Cargo Drone Launched by Grid Aero for Long Hauls

California-based Grid Aero introduced its heavy-lift cargo drone, the Lifter-Lite, optimized for long-haul missions. Combining traditional controls with AI, it supports logistics and reconnaissance in contested regions. Rapidly built,...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Wants Prototype Ground Drone for Troops

The US Army is soliciting input for a robotic ground vehicle prototype for armored brigades. Required to transport heavy payloads and maneuver challenging routes, the unmanned system must support...

Israel Showcases AI Video Tech in London

At DSEI 2025, Israeli firm Maris-Tech will present AI-enhanced video and battlefield computing solutions for defense forces. The system integrates real-time video with AI analysis, helping troops track threats,...

August 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Shield AI Powers First Autonomous H145 Flight

Airbus completed the first autonomous flight of its H145 helicopter using Shield AI’s Hivemind system. The software acted as the pilot, integrating with Airbus’ Helionix avionics to manage mission...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

WW2 Cannon Revived as French Drone Hunter

The French Army transformed its World War 2 AA53 cannon into the PROTEUS Standard 1, a 20mm drone-hunting platform. Capable of firing 720 rounds per minute, it engages small...

Saab, Clavister Roll Out TactiGate XD Tech

Saab and Clavister introduced TactiGate XD, a system combining cyber and cross-domain technologies to allow secure data exchange across multiple classified networks. The platform integrates TactiGuard with CyberArmour to...

August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Kazakhstan Establishes AI Defense Unit

Kazakhstan is moving toward AI-enabled defense with the formation of a military AI unit within the Ministry of Defense. This unit will oversee the digital modernization of armed forces,...

Israeli AI Counter-Drone System Combines Radar, Cyber

D-Fend Solutions introduced EnforceAir PLUS, an AI-driven counter-drone platform that merges radar detection, cyber takeover, and jamming capabilities. The system leverages the SmartAir fusion engine to integrate data from...

August 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Turkey Reveals First TF-2000 Destroyer Plans

ASFAT introduced the TF-2000, marking Turkey’s first locally built air and missile defense destroyer. At 149 meters, it supports multi-layered defense against various missile threats. The IDEF 2025 showcase...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Arsenal

Lithuania acquired Spike LR2 missiles from Rafael for integration on Vilkas Boxer IFVs with Samson Mk II stations. The 13-kg, 1.2-meter missile engages armored targets up to 5.5 km...