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August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Accepts LCAC 114 Hovercraft

The U.S. Navy has officially received Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 114, part of its Ship-to-Shore Connector program. Built by Textron Systems, the new craft replaces legacy LCACs with...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Norway Picks UK Type 26 Frigates for ASW Role

Norway has confirmed the procurement of British Type 26 Global Combat Ships, marking its largest-ever naval investment. Built by BAE Systems, the advanced frigates are optimized for anti-submarine warfare...

August 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Buys $1.7B APKWS II Rockets for Army, Navy

The Pentagon has awarded BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems a $1.743 billion contract to deliver up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rockets....

August 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Clears $825M Missile Package for Ukraine

The United States has approved an $825 million sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles to Ukraine, with financial backing from Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway,...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Tests Airborne Version of Iron Beam Laser

Taiwan reportedly plans to construct more than 1,300 Kuai Chi-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). These autonomous platforms are expected to bolster coastal and maritime defense, focusing on swarm tactics,...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army To Test Modular EW Kit by 2026

The US Army is moving toward testing a Modular Mission Payload (MMP)—a new electronic warfare kit designed for plug-and-play adaptability across multiple platforms. Set to begin prototyping in 2026,...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Unveils Missile-Laser Hybrid Air Defense

India’s DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a cutting-edge platform combining missiles and high-energy lasers to counter aerial threats. The...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Bulgaria, Germany Launch $1B Defense Projects

Bulgaria and Germany have unveiled a joint defense initiative worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) to expand arms production in the Balkan region. Spearheaded by Bulgaria’s GERB party and German...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Wins $2.8B F-35 Engine Contract

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to produce 141 F135 propulsion systems for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet. These engines...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Plans 1,300+ Kuai Chi Naval Drones

Taiwan plans to produce 1,320 Kuai Chi USVs in the next five years, marking a major investment in unmanned naval warfare. The vessels will be built and delivered in...