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August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Kazakhstan Forms AI Unit for Military Digitization

Kazakhstan has established a dedicated artificial intelligence unit under its Ministry of Defense to lead the digital transformation of the armed forces. The unit will develop and deploy AI...

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Unveils Jam-Proof 100Km FPV Drone

Ukrainian startup Fold is developing a first-person view (FPV) drone capable of flying up to 100 kilometers, doubling the range of typical models. Unlike traditional FPVs that rely on...

August 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Coyote Interceptors Debut on Navy Destroyer

The USS Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, has been equipped with Raytheon’s Coyote interceptors, marking their first deployment on such a ship. Spotted during Ionian Sea drills, the launchers...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Speeds Access by Reclassing Drones

To accelerate military access, Taiwan will redefine small drones as consumables instead of durable assets. Inspired by a US move, the change enables quicker procurement at unit level. Experts...

August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

LTAMDS Radar Marks Firsts in US Army Test

During a missile flight test, the US Army’s LTAMDS radar demonstrated new capabilities by detecting and engaging a surrogate target through the IBCS network. The trial marked its first...

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

USAF Shifts War Games to AI Simulations

The US Air Force issued a Request for Information seeking a SaaS wargaming platform powered by AI to train airmen for immersive, high-intensity conflicts. The system should rapidly create...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan Builds ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile

Taiwan is advancing a long-range cruise missile, termed a “carrier killer,” to bolster its naval defenses. Reports indicate the weapon could travel up to 1,000 kilometers, potentially covering significant...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

IAF Seeks Longer-Range Missile Tech

The Indian Air Force has pressed DRDO to speed up the development of longer-range missiles in light of Pakistan’s growing arsenal. Following Operation Sindoor, which involved cross-border strikes, the...

August 14, 2025
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Soldier Systems

US Trials Showcase Next-Gen Battlefield Tech

The US military tested next-generation battlefield systems during the inaugural Experimentation: Transformation in Contact (EXTIC) event at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The showcase brought together defense technology firms and military...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Army Plans Replacements for Legacy Drones

The US Army is retiring its MQ-1C Gray Eagle and RQ-7B Shadow UAVs to accelerate adoption of more modern autonomous aircraft under the Army Transformation Initiative. Gray Eagle procurement...