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November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment, OpenJAUS Boost Drone Links

AeroVironment (AV) has partnered with OpenJAUS to enhance the interoperability of autonomous and remotely operated platforms through advanced software integration. The collaboration incorporates OpenJAUS’s development kit into AV’s AV_Halo...

November 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israeli Firm Delivers 100+ Drone Sensors

Israeli defense technology startup Insignito has secured a contract to supply 180 acoustic unmanned aerial system (UAS) detection systems to protect critical VIP sites. Deployment of the networked “Dumbo”...

November 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Indonesia Receives First A400M Aircraft

Indonesia has officially received its first Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft at Halim Air Force Base in Jakarta, marking a significant milestone in the country’s air mobility modernization....

November 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Iran Pledges to Rebuild Nuclear Sites

Iran has pledged to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure “stronger than before” after suffering extensive damage from coordinated Israeli and U.S. strikes, while Oman—acting as mediator—urged Tehran and Washington to...

November 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Philippines, Canada Ink Troop Pact

The Philippines and Canada have signed a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) aimed at strengthening joint defense cooperation and reinforcing a collective response to China’s assertiveness in the South China...

November 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems

US Pushes Lebanon-Israel Direct Talks

A senior U.S. official has called on Lebanon to initiate direct negotiations with Israel as cross-border tensions flare anew nearly a year after a ceasefire was brokered with Hezbollah....

October 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Finishes Finland’s First F-35 Jet

Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter has completed final assembly and rolled out from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, Texas facility, marking a significant milestone in Helsinki’s transition to...

October 31, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Inuit Firm Strengthens Arctic Defense Push

A newly formed Inuit-owned defense enterprise, Sapujjijiit Inc., is merging Arctic field expertise with advanced military technology to bolster Canada’s northern defense posture. Based in Nunavut and translating to...

October 31, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

France Unveils UAV Laser Targeting System

French defense technology firm MERIO is developing a drone-mounted laser targeting system designed to revolutionize precision strike coordination in modern warfare. The system allows unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to...

October 31, 2025
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Air Platforms

Armenia Eyes $3B Su-30MKI Fighter Deal

Armenia is in advanced talks with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to acquire a squadron of Su-30MKI multirole fighters worth an estimated $2.5–$3 billion, marking its largest defense procurement to...