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September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Scout AI’s NOMAD UGV Debuts With Fast Autonomy

Scout AI and Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions (HMS) have introduced NOMAD, a next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Fury autonomy system. NOMAD is the second UGV platform to...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Australia, UK Reveal New Low-Cost Copperhead Weapon

The UK and Australia have partnered to jointly develop a low-cost guided weapon under the Copperhead Project Arrangement. The program merges Australia’s Sharktooth missile, a reconfigurable modular design, with...

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 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Korean Firms Compete for Indigenous EW Aircraft

Korean Air and LIG Nex1 have teamed up to compete for South Korea’s Block-I electronic warfare aircraft program, valued at 1.78 trillion won ($1.31 billion). The program seeks to...

August 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US, Singapore Unveil 36m Frigate-Class Warship

Eureka Naval Craft of the US and Strategic Marine of Singapore are jointly developing a new class of modular warships tailored for the US Navy and partner fleets in...

August 25, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Indonesia, US Start Joint Defense Exercises

Indonesia and the US have commenced the annual Super Garuda Shield military exercises, running through September 4 and spanning Jakarta, Sumatra, and the Riau archipelago. This year’s drills include...

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 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon, Diehl to Co-Produce Stinger Parts

US firm Raytheon and Germany’s Diehl Defence will jointly produce key Stinger missile components in Europe. The MANPADS, out of production for 20 years, saw renewed demand due to...

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 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Wolf Pack Drone Defense Planned by Australia, HK

Universities in Australia and Hong Kong are co-developing the Shepherd Grid Strategy, a multi-layered drone defense method modeled on wolves hunting in packs. The system coordinates pursuit, tracking, and...