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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.

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

United States Considers Use of Mobile Anti-Ship Missiles During Military Drills With Japan

The 2025 Resolute Dragon exercise may feature the first NMESIS deployment in Japan by the US military. The drills will cover Japan’s northern and southern regions, focusing on island...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

First-Ever South China Sea Patrols Begin for Indian and Philippine Navies

For the first time, Indian and Philippine naval forces are jointly patrolling the South China Sea amid China’s expansive claims. The operation coincides with President Marcos’ state visit to...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Teams Up With Indian Partner to Provide Advanced Multiple Rocket Launchers

Elbit Systems will produce its PULS rocket launcher system in India via a new partnership with Nibe Limited. This will be the first time a foreign MRL system is...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Manned-Unmanned VTOL Aircraft in the Works From L3Harris and Joby for Defense Use

L3Harris and Joby Aviation are working on a hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense missions. The aircraft will support crewed or autonomous operations and is based on Joby’s S4 platform....

August 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Joint China-Russia Military Drills Commence in Sea of Japan

Joint Chinese-Russian naval drills began in the Sea of Japan with four Chinese ships and multiple Russian vessels. These exercises, part of their annual partnership, showcase growing military ties...