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August 19, 2025
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Philippines Gets 5 Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has officially received five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec unit in Poland. Delivered to Clark Air Base, the aircraft are...

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Ukraine Unveils Jam-Proof 100Km FPV Drone

Ukrainian startup Fold is developing a first-person view (FPV) drone capable of flying up to 100 kilometers, doubling the range of typical models. Unlike traditional FPVs that rely on...

Israel Buys $260M in Airborne Weapons

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts valued at $260 million to supply airborne munitions to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. While specific systems were not detailed, Elbit’s portfolio includes laser-guided...

KNL to Provide Radios to Finland, Sweden

Finland and Sweden have signed a €15-million ($17.5-million) agreement with Finnish firm KNL to procure Cognitive Networked High Frequency (CNHF) Manpack radios. Deliveries will conclude by year-end. The system...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Germany Plans 8,000 Drones by 2029

Germany aims to field 8,300 drones by 2029—5,700 for reconnaissance, 560 interceptors, and 2,070 loitering munitions. Some may include long-range strike capability up to 600 miles. Officials favor gradual...

August 18, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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SC Firm Develops Safer CBRN Gear Fabric

The Pentagon has awarded Tetramer Technologies $12.5 million to integrate MOF bead technology into combat suits for CBRN defense. MOFs trap and neutralize hazardous substances, creating lighter, more protective...

August 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Coyote Interceptors Debut on Navy Destroyer

The USS Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, has been equipped with Raytheon’s Coyote interceptors, marking their first deployment on such a ship. Spotted during Ionian Sea drills, the launchers...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Taiwan Speeds Access by Reclassing Drones

To accelerate military access, Taiwan will redefine small drones as consumables instead of durable assets. Inspired by a US move, the change enables quicker procurement at unit level. Experts...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Wolf Pack Drone Defense Planned by Australia, HK

Universities in Australia and Hong Kong are co-developing the Shepherd Grid Strategy, a multi-layered drone defense method modeled on wolves hunting in packs. The system coordinates pursuit, tracking, and...

August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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LTAMDS Radar Marks Firsts in US Army Test

During a missile flight test, the US Army’s LTAMDS radar demonstrated new capabilities by detecting and engaging a surrogate target through the IBCS network. The trial marked its first...