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April 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft was delivered by Air Tractor and L3Harris.

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft has been delivered to the US Air Force Special Operations Command by Air Tractor and L3Harris. The Skyraider II is intended for...

April 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

AI-Powered Seabed Sentry for Submarine Detection Introduced by Anduril

Anduril, a defense contractor, has introduced a mobile subsurface sensing technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) that is intended to provide vital subsea data in real time. The Seabed...

April 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

French Army Caïman Special Ops Helicopter Prototype Unveiled by Airbus

At an international special operations exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, Airbus has presented the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter. The aircraft is a component of...

April 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

For severe Arctic operations, Polaris unveils cutting-edge military snowmobiles.

The 2026 Military 850 TITAN 155 arctic workhorse vehicle is equipped with the 850 Patriot engine and has 25% greater torque and power than its predecessor, the 2025 Military...

April 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Assault Drone Launched in Nigeria

In a significant step toward the continent’s capacity to create cutting-edge defense technologies, the Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone. The drone, which was created...

April 2, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Thales Unveils a Panoramic Night Vision Binocular for Special Operations

The new Panoramic next-generation night vision goggles from Thales were unveiled at a special operations tech conference held in Martignas Sur Jalle, France. The solution, which is made for...

April 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

With R-73 missiles, Ukraine introduces a Humvee-based air defense system.

The US High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, also known as the Humvee, served as the foundation for Ukraine’s mobile air defense system. Kyiv’s modified surface-to-air missile vehicle prioritizes maneuverability...

March 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation

For the US Air Force, BANC3 introduces a cutting-edge extended reality training system.

BANC3 Inc., a defense company based in Princeton, has announced the successful creation of an innovative extended reality (XR) training system for the US Air Force Special Operations Command...

March 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

Counter-drone technology created by Saab in Sweden in just three months is unveiled.

In a record 84 days, Sweden and Saab have created and tested a counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS). The “Loke,” a modular and scalable mobile c-UAS technology, was introduced by...

March 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

For maritime surveillance, Kongsberg releases the ARVAKER I satellite.

As part of a five-year deal given by the Norwegian Armed Forces last year, Kongsberg has launched the ARVAKER I micro-satellite to offer maritime surveillance data. From Vandenberg Space...