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September 11, 2025
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Land Platform

Challenger 3 Tank Faces Army Trials

The British Army, in partnership with RBSL and QinetiQ, completed extensive pre-production trials for the Challenger 3 main battle tank. Covering 789 km, the trials analyzed noise, vibrations, crew...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Smartshooter Puts SMASH on HMGs, RWS

Israeli defense company Smartshooter has extended its SMASH fire control system from rifles to heavy machine guns, vehicles, and remote platforms. At Project VANAHEIM, the firm mounted SMASH 3000...

September 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pentagon Pushes F-35 Block 4 to 2031

The F-35 Block 4 modernization is now pushed to 2031 amid $6 billion in cost overruns and repeated delays, GAO reported. Pentagon is restructuring the program, with TR-3 technology...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems

New Chinese AR Goggles Enable Tank Vision

The Chinese military is fielding augmented reality goggles for tank and IFV operators, allowing crews to “see through” their vehicles’ armor. Linked to exterior cameras, the system provides a...

September 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

F-16s in Poland to Get Viper Shield EW

The Polish Air Force has selected L3Harris’ Viper Shield EW suite for its fleet of F-16s, rejecting Northrop’s IVEWS offer. The upgrade transitions Block 52 fighters toward Block 70...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Modular EW System Prototype Slated for US Army 2026

A next-generation electronic warfare system, known as the Modular Mission Payload (MMP), will be prototyped by the US Army starting in 2026. The system is part of a broader...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Iron Beam Laser Weapon Adapted for Aerial Platforms

Reports suggest Taiwan will produce over 1,300 Kuai Chi unmanned surface craft to strengthen maritime defenses. These USVs are envisioned for swarm operations, intelligence gathering, and sea denial missions,...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

French Firm Joins India on Fighter Jet Engine Plan

India is pushing forward with a strategic defense partnership with France to co-develop fighter jet engines, signaling a strong move toward defense self-reliance. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved...

August 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems

US Army Tests AR, Drone Guns at Border

The US Army is leveraging its border mission to trial advanced gear like IVAS augmented goggles and anti-drone weapons. The IVAS headset integrates thermal, low-light, and navigation tools, while...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris DiSCO EW Tested in Sabre 2025

The L3Harris-developed DiSCO EW system has been used in US-Australia drills to detect enemy radars via connected aircraft and autonomous vessels. The software-driven platform creates a fused electronic warfare...