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September 2, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

UK Employs Australian AI to Guard Data

The UK MoD will deploy Castlepoint Systems’ Explainable AI to strengthen document and email security. The platform continuously scans military data streams, automatically flagging sensitive content and reducing risks...

September 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland’s Borsuk to Get Bushmaster II Weapons

Northrop Grumman has started delivering the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon for Poland’s indigenous Borsuk IFV. The 30mm chain gun, used across NATO, has a fire rate of 100–200 rounds...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Kalashnikov Launches Initial AM-17 Rifles

Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern has produced its first batch of AM-17 rifles, chambered in 5.45mm, after combat evaluation in Ukraine. Lightweight at 2.5kg and foldable under 50cm, the weapon delivers...

September 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer Ships 3 A-29N Jets to Portugal

Portugal has formally received three A-29N Super Tucanos from Embraer under a 12-aircraft contract valued at €200M. Delivered to Alverca do Ribatejo, the aircraft feature advanced mission suites, precision...

September 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Boeing Teases F/A-XX Sixth-Gen Jet Design

Boeing has unveiled an early concept rendering of the F/A-XX fighter, designed for the U.S. Navy. The tailless jet, shown over an aircraft carrier, suggests influence from the Air...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Saab Debuts Nimbrix Missile for Drone Swarms

Saab has presented Nimbrix, its debut missile built to counter drones, particularly small aerial threats. The fire-and-forget system uses an active seeker and a warhead with airburst ability to...

September 1, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Poland Chooses Viper Shield for F-16s

Poland has chosen L3Harris’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield for its F-16 Viper upgrade, modernizing 48 Block 52 jets to Block 70 standards. Competing with Northrop’s IVEWS, Viper Shield integrates digital...

Mobix Labs Supplies Drone Connectors

California-based Mobix Labs has begun shipping Filtered Mil-Spec Circular Connectors for next-gen drones, using Pi-filter tech to block EMI and ensure secure GPS and comms. These rugged connectors also...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Saab to Build Big UUV for Sweden

Sweden has awarded Saab a 60M SEK ($6.3M) contract to develop a Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LUUV). Comparable in size to a small submarine, it will map seabeds and...

Guam AFB to Add $211M Comms Hub

The US DoD has contracted Hawaii-based Nan Inc. to build a $211M communications facility at Andersen AFB, Guam. The phased project begins with $91.3M in funding and is supervised...