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August 20, 2025
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US, Philippines Plan 500 Drills for 2026

The United States and the Philippines have approved over 500 joint military activities for 2026, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation. The decision followed the annual Mutual Defense Board and Security...

August 18, 2025
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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 14, 2025
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US Trials Showcase Next-Gen Battlefield Tech

The US military tested next-generation battlefield systems during the inaugural Experimentation: Transformation in Contact (EXTIC) event at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The showcase brought together defense technology firms and military...

August 12, 2025
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Israeli XR Firm Adds AI to Warfare

Wearable Devices from Israel is developing hands-free extended reality control systems that let troops operate equipment using gesture and muscle signals. The system’s AI-driven neural interface converts nerve impulses...

August 7, 2025
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Taiwan Orders 48,000 Boron Carbide Armor Plates for Soldiers

Taiwan will produce 48,000 boron carbide NIJ Level IV plates by 2029, costing NT$840 million ($28.2 million). The plates stop armor-piercing rounds and complement NIJ Level III suits. A...

August 5, 2025
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Taiwan Proposes New Defense Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Programs

Taiwan’s defense ministry is proposing a special $20–30 billion budget to boost its missile and drone capabilities. The plan, expected by month-end, marks the fourth special defense budget aimed...

August 3, 2025
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Senegal Bolsters Eastern Forces in Response to Threats from Mali Border

In response to jihadist threats from Mali, Senegal has deployed new gendarmerie units in the east, including surveillance and rapid-response teams. The move follows attacks by JNIM near the...

July 24, 2025
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French Company Will Provide Soldiers With Ballistic Plate Sensors

France has awarded a seven-year, €3 million ($3.52 million) contract to local firm SilMach to develop a microsensor for bulletproof vests. Designed for ballistic plates in protective gear, the...

July 16, 2025
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Wescom Defence, a British company, will introduce the “Next-Gen Concealment System.”

The UK’s Wescom Defence will showcase its ATMIS MSC suite, an advanced multispectral camouflage system, at DSEI 2025 in London. Developed to optimize concealment in challenging and unpredictable terrain,...

July 11, 2025
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For improved protection, the U.S. Army will outfit its soldiers around the world with cutting-edge Danish wearable counter-drone technologies.

The U.S. Army is advancing its modular drone defense capabilities with a $26 million contract awarded to Danish firm MyDefence. The historic deal marks a significant step in deploying...