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August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Israel Unveils AI Counter-Drone Tech

Israeli firm D-Fend Solutions launched EnforceAir PLUS, an AI-powered counter-drone system combining cyber takeover, radar detection, and optional jamming in a compact platform. Building on its RF cyber technology,...

August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Saab, Clavister Unveil TactiGate XD System

Saab and Clavister have launched TactiGate XD, a cross-domain solution integrating Saab’s TactiGuard and Clavister’s CyberArmour firewall. The system enables secure communication and data exchange across multiple classified networks,...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

French Army Converts WW2 Gun for Drone Defense

The French Army unveiled the PROTEUS Standard 1, a 20mm automatic gun mount modernized to counter drones and remotely guided munitions. The system updates the World War 2-era AA53...

August 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus H145 Flies Autonomously With Hivemind

Airbus’ H145 helicopter achieved its first autonomous flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind software. The autonomy system served as the onboard pilot, controlling navigation and mission functions via Airbus’ Helionix...

August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Israeli AI Battlefield Tech at London Expo

Israeli company Maris-Tech will showcase AI-driven video and battlefield computing systems at DSEI 2025 in London. The technology merges live video feeds with AI analytics to provide military and...

August 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

X-Bow, Army Fund $13.9M GMLRS Rocket Motor

New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems and the U.S. Army are jointly investing $13.9 million to develop a new solid rocket motor for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). The...

August 20, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Israel Buys $260M in Airborne Weapons

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts valued at $260 million to supply airborne munitions to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. While specific systems were not detailed, Elbit’s portfolio includes laser-guided...