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S.Korea, Willog Push AI Military Logistics

South Korea is accelerating its defense modernization by expanding AI-enabled logistics. Seoul’s Willog will provide IoT and AI-powered supply-chain monitoring to the Army Consolidated Supply Depot, covering joint research,...

August 15, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland, US Ink $3.8B F-16 Upgrade Deal

Poland has inked a $3.8 billion contract with the United States to upgrade 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 jets to the F-16V Block 72 configuration, including radar, communications, reconnaissance,...

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

USAF Shifts War Games to AI Simulations

The US Air Force issued a Request for Information seeking a SaaS wargaming platform powered by AI to train airmen for immersive, high-intensity conflicts. The system should rapidly create...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan Builds ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile

Taiwan is advancing a long-range cruise missile, termed a “carrier killer,” to bolster its naval defenses. Reports indicate the weapon could travel up to 1,000 kilometers, potentially covering significant...

Asia-Pacific Orders SMASH 3000 Units

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER secured a large order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire-control systems from an Asia-Pacific customer. The systems will support counter-small unmanned aircraft missions and precision ground...

Elbit Secures $1.6B Arms Deal in Europe

Elbit Systems has signed a $1.6 billion deal to deliver two large technology bundles over five years, featuring embedded AI. The first set focuses on long-range precision artillery/rockets and...

US Navy Plans AI Data Weaponization

The US Navy is rolling out a strategy to weaponize data and AI, transforming sensor feeds into actionable tactics and software updates quickly. The plan seeks to remove bottlenecks...

August 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Taiwan Adds New Drones, Wheeled Tank

Taiwan introduced two new domestic drones and a wheeled tank prototype (D3 105mm) as part of a push for self-sufficiency in defense. The drone systems are designed for rapid...

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 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

IAF Seeks Longer-Range Missile Tech

The Indian Air Force has pressed DRDO to speed up the development of longer-range missiles in light of Pakistan’s growing arsenal. Following Operation Sindoor, which involved cross-border strikes, the...