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August 20, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Manila, Washington Approve 500 Joint Drills

Washington and Manila have approved more than 500 joint military operations for 2026, reflecting a deepening security partnership. The agreement was finalized during the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement...

August 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Finland, Sweden to Get KNL Cognitive Radios

A joint €15-million contract will see Finland and Sweden acquire CNHF radios from KNL by year-end. The manpack radios use real-time spectrum sensing and adaptive transmission, maintaining secure connectivity...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia, HK Unite on Wolf-Inspired Drone Defense

Researchers from UTS and HKUST are collaborating on the Shepherd Grid Strategy, a drone defense system inspired by wolf pack hunting methods. The approach uses layered defenses where UAVs...

August 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Expands Arsenal With Drones, Tank

Taiwan showcased two homegrown drones and a wheeled 105mm tank prototype, signaling greater self-reliance in defense. The drones emphasize rapid production and affordability for asymmetric conflict scenarios, developed with...

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 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

Loyal Wingman Drone Considered for Apaches

The UK Army plans to pair new autonomous drones with its Apache helicopters. These drones, called autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP), will scout targets, strike enemies, and counter threats, helping...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Boost Defense Ties

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are joining forces on defense. They plan shared arms purchases, joint training, and coordination against hybrid threats like cyberattacks. The plan will be endorsed this...

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 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

UAE, S. Korea boost military ties

In a move underscoring growing defense ties, South Korea and the UAE tested the KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base, following an April 2025 deal for broad defense...

August 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall AI Boosts Greyshark AUV Undersea Missions

Rheinmetall & EUROATLAS link Greyshark AUV to AI Battlesuite for advanced undersea/coastal ops. It travels 12+ knots, 10,000+ nm, performing ISR, monitoring, mine clearing & patrols autonomously.