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August 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

CobraJet Drone Unveiled With AI Swarm Tech

SkyDefense, a Colorado-based defense tech firm, has unveiled CobraJet, an AI-powered eVTOL fighter drone designed to protect bases and critical infrastructure. CobraJet can fly over 320 km/h (200+ mph),...

August 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Firm Creates HQ-22 Air Defense Replica

Torch Technologies, a US defense contractor based in Alabama, is creating full-scale replicas of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the US Air Force (USAF). The replicas won’t...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

Guam F-15 Basing Plan With SG Canceled

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has canceled plans to station up to 12 F-15SG fighters at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The project was originally introduced in...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Expands PH F-16 Block 70 Ties

Lockheed Martin has expanded cooperation with the Philippines as part of its bid to supply F-16 Block 70 multi-role fighters. In partnership with Southern Methodist University and its digital...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

USAF Starts $99M AI Tracking Program

The US Air Force is advancing a $99 million project called ATA-AI (Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI) to counter rapidly evolving threats. Launched in 2024, the initiative focuses on...

August 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Turkey Navy Tests AI Battle Decisions

Turkey is advancing its naval technology by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its ADVENT Combat Management System, enabling real-time decision-making and better command-and-control in complex maritime environments. The AI...

August 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

S.Korea Offers Defense Deals to Greece

South Korea has presented three major defense proposals to Greece as part of the EU’s €800B rearmament program. First, shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean offered help building new submarines and modernizing...

August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Edge Wins Long-Range Recon Drone Deal

The US Army has selected Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker drone for the Long Range Reconnaissance prototype program. Equipped with advanced sensors, secure comms, and modular payloads, the drone will...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Army Orders 450 More M917A3s

Mack Defense has won a US Army contract worth up to $221.8M to produce 450 M917A3 heavy dump trucks for active, reserve, and National Guard units. Production will occur...

August 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Skyranger 30 Picked for Germany

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro deal with Germany for Skyranger 30 systems by late 2025. Estimated at €6–8B, the acquisition could include up to 600 units under phased...