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August 14, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Navy Awards Raytheon SM-2 Upgrade Job

The Pentagon has hired Raytheon to develop the SM-2 Block IIICU missile, an improved air-defense system worth $258.7 million. The missile is designed to stop modern threats like cruise...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Eyes Extended-Range Missile Push

In response to Pakistan’s expanding capabilities, the Indian Air Force is asking DRDO to fast-track longer-range missiles. After Operation Sindoor, the IAF wants swifter development of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

THeMIS Robot Gets Grenade Launcher Add-on

Milrem Robotics completed the integration of a BURIA remote weapon station onto its THeMIS UGV, arming it with a 40mm grenade launcher and extended reach. Ukrainian live-fire trials demonstrated...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

‘Amazon’-Style Drone Store for US Army

The US Army is setting up an online drone shop where troops can pick drones like shopping on Amazon. Soldiers will be able to filter models by cost and...

August 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

155mm Shell Output in Poland to Soar by 2027

Poland is massively increasing its 155mm artillery shell production from 30,000 to 180,000 per year by 2027. The shells are NATO’s standard size, widely used by Ukraine and its...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

SkyDefense Launches AI Swarm-Hunting Drone

A US startup, SkyDefense, has shown off CobraJet, a new AI-powered fighter drone. It takes off vertically, hits speeds of 200+ mph, and can attack multiple targets in one...

August 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

USAF Gets Mock Chinese HQ-22 for Training

The US is building mock versions of China’s HQ-22 air defense missile system for training. The replicas look and act like the real thing but can’t fire. They let...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

US, Singapore Cancel Guam F-15 Deployment

Singapore has dropped plans to set up an F-15 training unit in Guam after both countries agreed it wasn’t the best option. The US cited environment concerns, while Singapore...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

Philippines, Lockheed Deepen F-16 Deal

Lockheed Martin is teaming up with the Philippines to promote its newest F-16 fighter jet (Block 70). The company will work with local universities on AI, robotics, and VR...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

AI Aims to Boost USAF Target Tracking

The US Air Force is spending $99M on a new AI project that helps aircraft track threats faster and more accurately. Known as ATA-AI, the system crunches massive amounts...