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August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Milrem Equips THeMIS Robot With Launcher

Estonian Milrem Robotics successfully integrated a Ukrainian-made BURIA remote weapon station with its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle, equipping it with a 40mm grenade launcher and 1,100-meter range. Live-fire trials...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army Preps Online Drone Marketplace

The US Army is developing a centralized online drone marketplace to simplify the process of acquiring unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Instead of going through slow bureaucratic channels, soldiers will...

August 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Poland Plans Sixfold Shell Output by 2027

Poland will increase annual production of 155mm artillery shells sixfold, from about 30,000 to 180,000 units by 2027, to strengthen its land-based firepower and meet NATO standards. Prime Minister...

August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

CobraJet Drone Unveiled With AI Swarm Tech

SkyDefense, a Colorado-based defense tech firm, has unveiled CobraJet, an AI-powered eVTOL fighter drone designed to protect bases and critical infrastructure. CobraJet can fly over 320 km/h (200+ mph),...

US Firm Creates HQ-22 Air Defense Replica

Torch Technologies, a US defense contractor based in Alabama, is creating full-scale replicas of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the US Air Force (USAF). The replicas won’t...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Guam F-15 Basing Plan With SG Canceled

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has canceled plans to station up to 12 F-15SG fighters at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The project was originally introduced in...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Expands PH F-16 Block 70 Ties

Lockheed Martin has expanded cooperation with the Philippines as part of its bid to supply F-16 Block 70 multi-role fighters. In partnership with Southern Methodist University and its digital...

USAF Starts $99M AI Tracking Program

The US Air Force is advancing a $99 million project called ATA-AI (Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI) to counter rapidly evolving threats. Launched in 2024, the initiative focuses on...

August 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Turkey Navy Tests AI Battle Decisions

Turkey is advancing its naval technology by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its ADVENT Combat Management System, enabling real-time decision-making and better command-and-control in complex maritime environments. The AI...

S.Korea Offers Defense Deals to Greece

South Korea has presented three major defense proposals to Greece as part of the EU’s €800B rearmament program. First, shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean offered help building new submarines and modernizing...