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September 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Babcock Nomad Converts Comms With AI

Babcock has debuted Nomad, a next-gen artificial intelligence communications system, during the London DSEI exhibition. Nomad facilitates continuous intelligence flow in comms-denied areas by cleaning, analyzing, translating, and transcribing...

September 11, 2025
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Land Platform

Challenger 3 Tank Faces Army Trials

The British Army, in partnership with RBSL and QinetiQ, completed extensive pre-production trials for the Challenger 3 main battle tank. Covering 789 km, the trials analyzed noise, vibrations, crew...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Tests Atomic Clocks for Drone Swarms

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has opened a solicitation for advanced atomic clock technologies to support coordinated drone swarm operations in environments where GPS signals are compromised or...

September 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Seoul Begins Black Hawk Upgrade Plan

South Korea’s defense agency has started the development phase of its UH/HH-60 helicopter modernization project, valued at nearly $715 million. More than 30 aircraft will undergo upgrades including digital...

September 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

FN Herstal Shows EVOLYS Gun in UK

FN Herstal has showcased its new EVOLYS machine gun, designed to deliver assault rifle handling with machine gun firepower. Available in 5.56mm and 7.62mm NATO, the EVOLYS offers lighter...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Schiebel Unveils Armed Camcopter Models

Schiebel has formally introduced the S-101 and S-301 weaponized Camcopter drones, signaling its entry into the armed UAS market. Built upon the operational Camcopter S-100 and enhanced S-300 airframes,...

September 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

SNC Delivers 2nd Jet for HADES Spy Fleet

Saab is moving ahead with the development of a new large-scale underwater drone aimed at addressing emerging security concerns in the maritime domain. The platform is being designed as...

September 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK-Ukraine Startup Gets $5M for Drone

Trypillian, a defense technology startup with British-Ukrainian roots, has raised $5 million to advance its new long-range autonomous strike drone, the Trypillian SSG. The initiative, endorsed by Deputy Prime...

September 10, 2025
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Land Platform

Patria CAVS Adds UK, Norway to Program

The UK and Norway have become the newest members of the multinational Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) program, joining Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark. Spearheaded by Patria, the...

September 10, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Army Picks Anduril for $159M AR Helmet

A major Army modernization push has taken shape with Anduril Industries securing a $159-million contract to develop a prototype helmet-mounted mixed reality system…