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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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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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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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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BRP Diego Silang Set for PH Delivery Soon

The Philippine Navy will soon receive the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second of the Miguel Malvar-class frigates built by HD Hyundai. Derived from the Jose Rizal-class, the ships...

September 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Poland Shows Off Drone Mine-Laying Vehicle

Poland has revealed the Bluszcz unmanned-manned mine-laying system, a 4×4 armored vehicle developed with STEKOP. It can deploy 100 MN-123 mines per sortie with programmable density, either manned, remotely,...

September 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Selects BAE for Frigate Deal

The Norwegian government has selected BAE Systems to construct five to six new frigates, strengthening its strategic defense ties with the UK. The agreement, valued at 100 billion kroner...

Taiwan to Get US MK 48 Torpedoes in 3 Yrs

Taiwan is set to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes from the US within the next three years, after earlier delays. According to its defense budget,...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

China Shows AR Goggles for Tank Crews

China has unveiled AR headsets for armored vehicle crews, designed to solve visibility limitations. The system connects to external sensors and cameras, projecting a 360-degree real-time view inside the...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

ARX Debuts Gereon Combat UGV

German defense firm ARX Robotics has launched its Combat Gereon UGV, engineered for “first unmanned contact” missions where robots enter hazardous zones before soldiers. Derived from the Gereon RCS...

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...