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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...

August 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Adds New Drones, Wheeled Tank

Taiwan introduced two new domestic drones and a wheeled tank prototype (D3 105mm) as part of a push for self-sufficiency in defense. The drone systems are designed for rapid...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem Equips THeMIS Robot With Launcher

Estonian Milrem Robotics successfully integrated a Ukrainian-made BURIA remote weapon station with its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle, equipping it with a 40mm grenade launcher and 1,100-meter range. Live-fire trials...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

UK Army Mulls Drone Wingman for Apaches

The British Army is seeking an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to work with its Apache AH-64E attack helicopters. Similar to the Royal Air Force’s StormShroud ACP, this system will...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

Balkan States Unite for Defense Pact

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are implementing their March defense declaration, aimed at regional security and NATO integration. The defense ministers’ expert groups finalized plans in July in Tirana, which...

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 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

UAE‑SK hold KF‑21 friendship flight

South Korea and the UAE have conducted joint evaluations of the KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base, expanding their defense cooperation. The flight comes after an April 2025...