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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...

August 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Greyshark AUV Links With Rheinmetall AI Battlesuite

EUROATLAS & Rheinmetall integrate Greyshark AUV into AI-driven Battlesuite for coordinated sea missions. Greyshark reaches 12+ knots, 10,000+ nm, enabling autonomous ISR, monitoring, mine countermeasures & patrols.

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Could Field Mobile Anti-Ship Missiles During Joint Drills With Japan

The US is considering deploying NMESIS mobile anti-ship missiles in the Resolute Dragon 2025 exercise with Japan from September 11–25. The drills span Hokkaido, Okinawa, Kyushu, and Iwo Jima,...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India and Philippines Launch First Joint Patrols in South China Sea

India and the Philippines launched their first joint patrol in the South China Sea as President Marcos visited New Delhi. The two-day patrol with three Indian warships follows increased...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Indian Company Collaborates With Elbit to Deliver Modern Rocket Launchers

India’s Nibe Limited and Israel’s Elbit Systems will jointly produce the PULS multiple rocket launcher (MRL) in India. This marks the first international MRL to be built in the...