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August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Q-Net to Provide Tactical Comms to USAF

The US Air Force has tapped Missouri-based Q-Net Security to further its battlefield communications modernization. The project includes encryption enhancements and network resilience tools using the company’s Q-Box hardware...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

PAC-2 Missile Explosion Under Taiwan Probe

A routine live-fire drill in Taiwan saw a PAC-2 missile explode shortly after launch, though a second missile fired correctly. Authorities said an evaluation is underway but provided no...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Ukraine to Receive Bastion Vehicles from Arquus

Ukraine will bolster frontline mobility with 50 additional Bastion armored carriers from France’s Arquus. The latest tranche builds on early deliveries and includes vehicles adaptable for multiple missions. Featuring...

August 22, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defence

ATHENA Moves Forward in Threat Detection

Northrop’s ATHENA sensor has been cleared for Phase II in the Army’s ITDS program, a successor to existing missile warning systems. ATHENA brings upgraded resolution and processing power to...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Aerovironment Delivers P550 UAS to Army

The US Army has received initial batches of AeroVironment’s P550 drone, unveiled in 2024. Lightweight yet powerful, it offers autonomy, AI-enabled flight, and VTOL. Capable of sustained five-hour missions...

August 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Cleared to Buy 160 US Javelin Missiles

Australia will receive approval to buy 161 Javelin LWCLU launchers, spares, and training gear in a $97.3M US arms deal. These launchers, 30% smaller and 25% lighter than earlier...

August 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Army Awards Sikorsky $43M for Black Hawk Upgrades

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky secured a $43M award to upgrade US Army Black Hawks with digital backbones, autonomy potential, and improved payload systems. The modernization aligns with Army goals of...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Wants Prototype Ground Drone for Troops

The US Army is soliciting input for a robotic ground vehicle prototype for armored brigades. Required to transport heavy payloads and maneuver challenging routes, the unmanned system must support...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Blueye to Deliver Subsea Vehicles to Dutch Navy

Norwegian firm Blueye Robotics, working with RVI Tools, won a contract to equip the Dutch Navy with next-gen underwater drones. Designed for mine countermeasures and engineering tasks, the ROVs...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Arsenal

Lithuania acquired Spike LR2 missiles from Rafael for integration on Vilkas Boxer IFVs with Samson Mk II stations. The 13-kg, 1.2-meter missile engages armored targets up to 5.5 km...