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August 27, 2025
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US Army To Test Modular EW Kit by 2026

The US Army is moving toward testing a Modular Mission Payload (MMP)—a new electronic warfare kit designed for plug-and-play adaptability across multiple platforms. Set to begin prototyping in 2026,...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Elbit Tests Airborne Version of Iron Beam Laser

Taiwan reportedly plans to construct more than 1,300 Kuai Chi-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). These autonomous platforms are expected to bolster coastal and maritime defense, focusing on swarm tactics,...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India Unveils First MALE Drone With 3,000km Reach

Bengaluru-based startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has introduced India’s first Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) combat drone, named Kaal Bhairava. The AI-powered drone is capable of 30-hour endurance and a...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thailand Orders Gripen E/F Jets to Upgrade Air Force

The Royal Thai Air Force has sealed a 5.3B SEK ($500M) deal with Sweden’s Saab to procure four Gripen jets — three Gripen E and one Gripen F —...

USAF Adopts AR for F-16 Pilot Virtual Training

The US Air Force has contracted Red 6, a Florida-based AR innovator, to integrate its Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) into F-16 fighter jets. ATARS enables pilots to...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Australia, UK Reveal New Low-Cost Copperhead Weapon

The UK and Australia have partnered to jointly develop a low-cost guided weapon under the Copperhead Project Arrangement. The program merges Australia’s Sharktooth missile, a reconfigurable modular design, with...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Taiwan Plans 1,300+ Kuai Chi Naval Drones

Taiwan plans to produce 1,320 Kuai Chi USVs in the next five years, marking a major investment in unmanned naval warfare. The vessels will be built and delivered in...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Pratt & Whitney Wins $2.8B F-35 Engine Contract

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to produce 141 F135 propulsion systems for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet. These engines...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Bulgaria, Germany Launch $1B Defense Projects

Bulgaria and Germany have unveiled a joint defense initiative worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) to expand arms production in the Balkan region. Spearheaded by Bulgaria’s GERB party and German...

August 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Israel to Get 5,000 Kamikaze Drones from Xtend

Israeli defense technology company Xtend has secured a major tender to provide 5,000 first-person view (FPV) kamikaze drones to the Israeli Ground Forces. Each drone, priced at about 3,500...