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October 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Firm Tests Balloon-Based Glide Kit for Strikes

Virginia-based defense technology company Aventra has secured $3 million in funding to develop a next-generation system that converts unguided munitions into AI-controlled long-range weapons capable of traveling up to...

October 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Multi-Year Phalanx Upgrades for US Navy

Naval planners have launched a multi-year sustainment and upgrade effort for the shipboard last-resort defensive system that protects vessels from inbound missiles, drones, and fast small craft. The program...

October 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Drone Interceptor Prototypes Backed by Pentagon

The Pentagon has chosen two firms to accelerate the development of advanced drone interceptors, part of an effort to counter larger, military-grade unmanned systems. Selected under a rapid innovation...

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

New Reactors to Power India’s Nuclear Subs

A major step in submarine propulsion is underway as a national atomic research center develops compact nuclear reactors for maritime use. These power plants will give underwater vessels significantly...

September 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New BlackSea USV Boosts Payload and Power

The new Modular Attack Surface Craft marks a shift in thinking about unmanned combatants: design the hull around payload and power first, then fit the mission packages. The MASC...

September 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Pratt Engine in Works for Drones, Missiles

Pratt & Whitney is progressing with the creation of a new family of propulsion systems for advanced munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), reflecting a growing emphasis on integrating...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New $10M Radar Project Approved at Eglin

The US House of Representatives has approved $10 million in funding for the development of an advanced radar system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, designed to expand America’s...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Anti-Drone System From Volvo, Nordic

Volvo Defense has teamed up with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to co-develop a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) designed for integration with military vehicles, unveiling details at a major...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

JUMP Drone Gets Arkeus Hyperspectral Radar

AV and Arkeus have integrated the AI-powered Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) onto the JUMP 20 UAS, advancing wide-area surveillance and reconnaissance missions. HSOR’s hyperspectral imaging analyzes light patterns to...

September 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea Plans KF-21 Stealth Upgrade

Seoul has unveiled a phased upgrade for the KF-21 Boramae, investing nearly half a billion dollars into stealth features such as weapons bay integration and advanced sensors. Earlier phases...