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August 20, 2025
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Kazakhstan Forms AI Unit for Military Digitization

Kazakhstan has established a dedicated artificial intelligence unit under its Ministry of Defense to lead the digital transformation of the armed forces. The unit will develop and deploy AI...

August 19, 2025
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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 16, 2025
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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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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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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...

August 15, 2025
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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 12, 2025
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US Army Tests Laser Starshield Comms

The US Army Reserve has begun integrating SpaceX’s Starshield communication platform to improve battlefield decision-making. The laser-enabled technology offers global, high-speed connectivity with data transfer rates between 300 and...

August 8, 2025
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Hanwha Launches AESA Radar for KF-21 Jet Production

Hanwha begins mass-producing AESA radars for Korea’s KF-21 fighter, unveiling them at its Yongin facility. The 2028-bound contract covers up to 40 units, supporting advanced avionics development.

August 7, 2025
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Australian Company Secures Deal for 100-Kilowatt Laser System to Defeat Drones

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a €71.4 million ($83 million) order from a European NATO state for a 100-kilowatt-class laser counter-drone system. The multi-year deal,...

August 2, 2025
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US Army Awards Palantir Contract Valued at Up to $10 Billion

Palantir has secured a $10 billion contract to provide the US Army with AI and data software. The deal consolidates previous agreements and ensures long-term access to Palantir’s tools....