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August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Debuts With Remote Turret

KNDS has unveiled PT02, its second Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 prototype, during a demonstration in Germany. The vehicle maintains substantial size—nearly 8 m long, over 3.7 m wide—and can handle...

August 12, 2025
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Soldier Systems

AI Neural Interface Joins Battlefield

Israeli tech firm Wearable Devices is advancing battlefield human-machine integration with gesture-controlled XR systems. Sensors detect muscle and nerve activity, with an AI system instantly translating signals into operational...

August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Recon Drone Project Goes to Edge Autonomy

Edge Autonomy will provide its VXE30 Stalker UAV for US Army long-range recon trials. The platform promises extended endurance, all-weather operation, and configurable mission payloads to meet reconnaissance and...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Australia cleared for ISREW boost

The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency confirmed US State Department approval for a $404 million modernization of Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine fleet. The program will introduce new systems, provide parts,...

August 10, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

ADVENT CMS Upgraded With Havelsan’s National AI

ADVENT CMS gains national AI upgrade from HAVELSAN, improving naval operations, interoperability, and decision-making for fleets in nine nations.

August 7, 2025
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Cybersecurity

DARPA Selects RTX’s BNN to Strengthen Cybersecurity Threat Identification

RTX’s BBN Technologies will lead DARPA’s INGOTS program, creating STALAGMITE — a testing system for discovering and countering software vulnerabilities. The platform will automate exploit chain mapping and test...

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Develops Prototype C2 for U.S. Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin is advancing the US’s Golden Dome defense concept, leveraging combat-proven C2 technologies. The Virginia-based facility supports live and virtual tests, simulations, and wargames, focusing on countering ballistic,...

August 6, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Russia Creates World’s First Anti-Drone Rifle Simulator for Virtual Training

The US Army’s CAML program, drawing bids from Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, aims to develop advanced heavy and medium autonomous launchers. CAML Heavy will use a 15-ton vehicle to...

August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

V-BAT Drone Passes US Coast Guard Trials for Cutter-Based Operations

After successfully evaluating the V-BAT VTOL drone, the US Coast Guard is ready to deploy it on its cutter fleet. Chosen for its ability to operate on confined decks,...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

Advanced Spectrum Tech Aids US Forces in Tracking Signals and Self-Exposure

The Army’s new S2AS tool gives troops better insight into the electromagnetic environment by tracking signal emissions and identifying interference. It pinpoints potential threats from various sources and enhances...