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August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

AI to Replace Maps in USAF War Drills

In a move toward faster, data-driven training, the US Air Force is exploring an AI-based SaaS wargaming solution. The platform would allow real-time scenario generation and adaptation based on...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan’s New Anti-Carrier Missile Unveiled

Taiwan is pushing a homegrown long-range cruise missile intended to deter and counter broad naval threats. The weapon is expected to reach about 1,000 kilometers, potentially reaching areas housing...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Eyes Extended-Range Missile Push

In response to Pakistan’s expanding capabilities, the Indian Air Force is asking DRDO to fast-track longer-range missiles. After Operation Sindoor, the IAF wants swifter development of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and...

August 14, 2025
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Soldier Systems

New Combat Tech Debuts at Fort Huachuca

At Fort Huachuca, Arizona, the US Army tested new tech that improves troop safety and battlefield communication. The event, called EXTIC, displayed systems that connect commanders directly with soldiers...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Seeks Successors to Gray Eagle

The Army is retiring its older drones – Gray Eagle and Shadow – to make way for newer, smarter UAVs. Large Group 4/5 drones will replace the Gray Eagle...

August 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms

P-17A Frigates Set for Indian Navy Launch

India is adding two new frigates, INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, to its fleet under the P-17A Nilgiri-class program. These ships are faster, stealthier, and heavily armed for multi-role...

August 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

AI Flight Simulator Rolls Out in Korea

South Korea has built its first AI-based simulator for Air Force training. The system, made by KAI, uses reinforcement learning, which means it learns by trial and error to...

August 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

AI to Guide Turkish Naval Operations

Turkey is boosting its Navy’s tech by adding AI tools into its ADVENT command system. The upgrade comes from HAVELSAN, which built an AI platform called MAIN. This system...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

US, Singapore Cancel Guam F-15 Deployment

Singapore has dropped plans to set up an F-15 training unit in Guam after both countries agreed it wasn’t the best option. The US cited environment concerns, while Singapore...

August 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

155mm Shell Output in Poland to Soar by 2027

Poland is massively increasing its 155mm artillery shell production from 30,000 to 180,000 per year by 2027. The shells are NATO’s standard size, widely used by Ukraine and its...