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Northrop ATHENA Shows Progress in IDS

The Army has advanced Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA missile warning sensor into Phase II of its Improved Threat Detection System. Designed to replace current defenses, ITDS offers wider detection against...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Arquus to Send Bastion Vehicles to Ukraine

France’s Arquus is delivering 50 Bastion armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, supplementing 11 earlier units. Built on a rugged 4×4 chassis, the vehicles offer STANAG 4569 protection and can...

August 22, 2025
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Taiwan Probes Patriot Missile Blast

Taiwan’s military is probing a Patriot PAC-2 missile malfunction during a drill in Pingtung. Video suggested the missile exploded seconds after launch, while a second performed normally. The military...

Israel OKs $1.5B Ground Fleet Boost

Israel has greenlit a $1.5-billion five-year plan to scale up production of Merkava tanks, Namer APCs, and Eitan AFVs, citing operational success in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said...

August 22, 2025
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Army Trials AR & Anti-Drone Tech

US soldiers deployed along the US-Mexico border are trialing next-gen technologies, including Microsoft-backed IVAS 1.2 augmented reality goggles and Dronebuster counter-UAS weapons. The tests are intended to evaluate operational...

USAF Selects Q-Net for Comms

Q-Net Security has signed a contract with the US Air Force to bolster secure, real-time battlefield communications. The firm will expand its work on airborne and mobile self-forming networks...

HII Wins $267M Navy Training Deal

HII’s Mission Technologies unit has secured a multibillion framework contract, worth up to $267 million, to provide training systems, curriculum, and digital tools for the US Navy. The deal...

August 22, 2025
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S. Korea Exports 20 K9s to Vietnam

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a $250-million agreement with Vietnam to supply 20 K9 self-propelled howitzers, marking Seoul’s first-ever arms export to Hanoi. The deal, managed through the...

August 21, 2025
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Army Looks for Ground Drone for Brigade Support

The US Army seeks prototypes for a ground robotic vehicle to aid Brigade Combat Teams. The system must carry over 2,200 lbs, navigate diverse terrains, and operate both autonomously...

August 21, 2025
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New Product Launches

Grid Aero Unveils Long-Range Heavy Cargo Drone

Grid Aero unveiled its Lifter-Lite cargo drone, capable of transporting heavy loads over long ranges. Developed in six months, the AI-enabled drone blends flexibility and scale, supporting supply missions...