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August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

PAC-2 Missile Explosion Under Taiwan Probe

A routine live-fire drill in Taiwan saw a PAC-2 missile explode shortly after launch, though a second missile fired correctly. Authorities said an evaluation is underway but provided no...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Israel to Expand Combat Fleet in Gaza War

Israel’s defense ministry will invest $1.5 billion to enhance tank and armored vehicle production, prioritizing Merkava tanks, Namer APCs, and Eitan 8×8 systems. The effort aims to modernize the...

August 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems

US Army Tests AR, Drone Guns at Border

The US Army is leveraging its border mission to trial advanced gear like IVAS augmented goggles and anti-drone weapons. The IVAS headset integrates thermal, low-light, and navigation tools, while...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Q-Net to Provide Tactical Comms to USAF

The US Air Force has tapped Missouri-based Q-Net Security to further its battlefield communications modernization. The project includes encryption enhancements and network resilience tools using the company’s Q-Box hardware...

August 22, 2025
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Training and Simulation

US Navy Picks HII for Training Contract

The US Navy has enlisted HII’s Mission Technologies division under a new $267-million multiple-award contract to modernize sailor training. The scope covers curriculum building, e-learning platforms, and advanced training...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Vietnam Buys 20 K9 Howitzers from Korea

In a landmark $250-million defense deal, Vietnam will acquire 20 K9 howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, making it the 11th global operator of the advanced artillery system. Deliveries,...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Air Platforms

US Army Awards Sikorsky $43M for Black Hawk Upgrades

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky secured a $43M award to upgrade US Army Black Hawks with digital backbones, autonomy potential, and improved payload systems. The modernization aligns with Army goals of...

August 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Cleared to Buy 160 US Javelin Missiles

Australia will receive approval to buy 161 Javelin LWCLU launchers, spares, and training gear in a $97.3M US arms deal. These launchers, 30% smaller and 25% lighter than earlier...