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September 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK-Ukraine Startup Gets $5M for Drone

Trypillian, a defense technology startup with British-Ukrainian roots, has raised $5 million to advance its new long-range autonomous strike drone, the Trypillian SSG. The initiative, endorsed by Deputy Prime...

September 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

SNC Delivers 2nd Jet for HADES Spy Fleet

Saab is moving ahead with the development of a new large-scale underwater drone aimed at addressing emerging security concerns in the maritime domain. The platform is being designed as...

September 9, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Advanced Defense Suite for Israeli Apaches

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has selected BIRD Aerosystems to upgrade Apache attack helicopters with its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the compact µDIRCM (Micro Directed Infrared Countermeasure)....

September 9, 2025
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Air platform

Modern Bunker Buster Prototype Deal for USAF

The US Air Force has awarded Applied Research Associates (ARA) a 24-month contract to develop the Next Generation Penetrator (NGP) weapon system, intended to replace the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance...

September 8, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Japan Fields First Modular Armored Vehicle Model

Japan has introduced the Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) into service as part of efforts to modernize the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) fleet. This next-generation personnel carrier replaces the...

September 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

British Supacat Vehicles Ordered for Czech Units

Czechia is investing in its special operations forces with the acquisition of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda armored vehicles. The purchase will be carried out by local company LPP, while...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Tiberius to Deliver 150km Advanced Munition to UK

The UK Ministry of Defence has partnered with Tiberius Aerospace to push the boundaries of long-range artillery through the development of a 155mm ramjet-powered precision munition. The liquid-fuelled projectile...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Stealth Drone Rolls Indoors With Warhead by Robotican

Israeli company Robotican has rolled out a strike-capable version of its ROOSTER drone, a system originally conceived for surveillance in dense and complex environments. The new configuration adds precision-guided...

September 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

AeroVironment Adds Mobile Anti-Drone Laser

The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office has received two prototype Laser Weapon Systems designed for counter-drone missions. Built under the Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) effort,...

September 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Polish F-35s, F-16s Get US GBU-39B Bombs

Poland has secured GBU-39/B bombs under a $120M contract with the US, ensuring compatibility with both F-35A and F-16 fleets. The weapons, with 110 km range, boost precision strike...