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September 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

Poland Chooses Viper Shield for F-16s

Poland has chosen L3Harris’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield for its F-16 Viper upgrade, modernizing 48 Block 52 jets to Block 70 standards. Competing with Northrop’s IVEWS, Viper Shield integrates digital...

September 1, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Mobix Labs Supplies Drone Connectors

California-based Mobix Labs has begun shipping Filtered Mil-Spec Circular Connectors for next-gen drones, using Pi-filter tech to block EMI and ensure secure GPS and comms. These rugged connectors also...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Saab to Build Big UUV for Sweden

Sweden has awarded Saab a 60M SEK ($6.3M) contract to develop a Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LUUV). Comparable in size to a small submarine, it will map seabeds and...

September 1, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Guam AFB to Add $211M Comms Hub

The US DoD has contracted Hawaii-based Nan Inc. to build a $211M communications facility at Andersen AFB, Guam. The phased project begins with $91.3M in funding and is supervised...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

ARX Debuts Gereon Combat UGV

German defense firm ARX Robotics has launched its Combat Gereon UGV, engineered for “first unmanned contact” missions where robots enter hazardous zones before soldiers. Derived from the Gereon RCS...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems

China Shows AR Goggles for Tank Crews

China has unveiled AR headsets for armored vehicle crews, designed to solve visibility limitations. The system connects to external sensors and cameras, projecting a 360-degree real-time view inside the...

September 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan to Get US MK 48 Torpedoes in 3 Yrs

Taiwan is set to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes from the US within the next three years, after earlier delays. According to its defense budget,...

September 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Norway Selects BAE for Frigate Deal

The Norwegian government has selected BAE Systems to construct five to six new frigates, strengthening its strategic defense ties with the UK. The agreement, valued at 100 billion kroner...

August 31, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Acquires First US Patriot PAC-3 MSE

The U.S. State Department has approved a $8.5 billion Foreign Military Sale of Patriot PAC-3 MSE systems to Denmark. The package includes missiles, launchers, radars, engagement stations, and full...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Austal USA Launches LCU 1710 for US Navy

Austal USA has launched the first LCU 1710 vessel for the U.S. Navy in Mobile, Alabama. This marks the start of a new fleet to replace aging LCU-1650 craft....