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January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New USV Advances Autonomous Littoral Missions

The OceanSled Explorer represents Shift Coastal Technologies’ push to bring autonomous surface capabilities into high-risk coastal and near-shore operations. Designed for versatility, the battery-powered USV combines robust payload capacity...

January 2, 2026
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Training and Simulation

US Marines Launch FPV Attack Drone Training

The US Marine Corps has introduced a standardized training and certification framework aimed at rapidly expanding the number of warfighters qualified to operate small unmanned aerial systems, including first-person-view...

December 29, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Poland Unveils Invisible Shield Drone Defense

Researchers at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland have unveiled STRATUS, an innovative anti-drone system designed to neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles without physical destruction. Described as an “invisible...

December 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Indonesia Launches Locally Built Arrowhead 140

Indonesia has marked a significant milestone in its naval modernization program with the launch of KRI Balaputradewa-322, the country’s first domestically built Arrowhead 140-class frigate. Constructed at PT PAL...

December 26, 2025
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Land Platforms

Japan Commissions Last Mogami-Class Frigate

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the twelfth and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its Nagasaki shipyard, marking the completion of a key naval modernization...

December 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

UK Army Debuts Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles

The British Army has marked progress in its tactical vehicle recapitalization with Babcock’s rollout of Jackal 3 Extenda platforms. Built in Plymouth with Supacat, the vehicles offer improved mobility,...

December 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Paraguay Fields Brazilian M108 Artillery

Brazil plans to transfer six surplus M108 self-propelled howitzers to Paraguay, enabling Asunción to establish its first tracked artillery capability. Previously operated by Brazil and phased out in favor...

December 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

First US-Made RQ-35 ISR Drones Completed

AIRO has finalized manufacturing of its first RQ-35 ISR drones in the United States, marking a major step in domestic unmanned aircraft production. The platform continues to gain traction...

December 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Russia Brings First S-500 Unit Into Service

Russia has confirmed that its first air and missile defense regiment equipped with the S-500 Prometheus system has officially entered combat service. Operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces, the...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Unveils First Finnish F-35A

Lockheed Martin has officially launched the Finnish Defence Force’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at its Fort Worth, Texas facility, marking a key step in Finland’s transition to...