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August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

KNDS Unveils Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank

Europe’s KNDS has presented the second prototype of its Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank in Germany. The upgraded model, PT02, boasts dimensions of 7.95 m × 3.73 m...

August 12, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Israeli XR Firm Adds AI to Warfare

Wearable Devices from Israel is developing hands-free extended reality control systems that let troops operate equipment using gesture and muscle signals. The system’s AI-driven neural interface converts nerve impulses...

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 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

US OKs Australia ISREW upgrade

The US has approved a $404 million Foreign Military Sale to upgrade Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine ISR and electronic warfare aircraft. The package includes spare parts, modifications, and technical assistance...

August 10, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Havelsan Adds National AI to ADVENT CMS

HAVELSAN integrates national AI into ADVENT CMS, enhancing real-time decision-making and control for Turkish and allied navies in nine countries.

August 7, 2025
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Cybersecurity

DARPA Selects RTX’s BNN to Enhance Cyber Threat Identification

DARPA has chosen RTX’s BBN Technologies to develop STALAGMITE, a large-scale exploit detection testbed, under the INGOTS program. The 36-month initiative aims to automate the identification and modeling of...

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Develops C2 Prototype for US Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin has built a C2 prototype for the US Golden Dome integrated air and missile defense network, modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome. Using its “Lighthouse” innovation hub in...

August 6, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Russia Unveils First Virtual Anti-Drone Rifle Training Simulator

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are bidding for the US Army’s Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) project, which seeks highly mobile, optionally-crewed launchers. The CAML Heavy variant, on the M1075...

August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Coast Guard Finalizes Testing of V-BAT UAV for Deployment

The US Coast Guard has finished operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system, confirming its suitability for deployment on its cutters. Developed by Shield AI, the VTOL drone’s...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Troops Use New Spectrum Tool to Detect Enemy Signals and Monitor Own Exposure

The US Army is testing the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS), a tool that detects electromagnetic signals to identify threats and track digital exposure. The system monitors emissions, spots...