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September 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

Poland Chooses Viper Shield for F-16s

Poland has chosen L3Harris’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield for its F-16 Viper upgrade, modernizing 48 Block 52 jets to Block 70 standards. Competing with Northrop’s IVEWS, Viper Shield integrates digital...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army To Test Modular EW Kit by 2026

The US Army is moving toward testing a Modular Mission Payload (MMP)—a new electronic warfare kit designed for plug-and-play adaptability across multiple platforms. Set to begin prototyping in 2026,...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Tests Airborne Version of Iron Beam Laser

Taiwan reportedly plans to construct more than 1,300 Kuai Chi-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). These autonomous platforms are expected to bolster coastal and maritime defense, focusing on swarm tactics,...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

India, France to Co-Develop Fighter Jet Engines

India is advancing indigenous defense production with a new collaboration with a French firm to jointly design and build fighter jet engines domestically. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed that...

August 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Army Trials AR & Anti-Drone Tech

US soldiers deployed along the US-Mexico border are trialing next-gen technologies, including Microsoft-backed IVAS 1.2 augmented reality goggles and Dronebuster counter-UAS weapons. The tests are intended to evaluate operational...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Forces Employ L3Harris EW at Sabre

During the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise, US forces employed L3Harris’ DiSCO electronic warfare system to track ship radars. The cloud-based tool integrates multiple sensors for faster battlefield decisions. Similar...

August 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus H145 Flies Autonomously With Hivemind

Airbus’ H145 helicopter achieved its first autonomous flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind software. The autonomy system served as the onboard pilot, controlling navigation and mission functions via Airbus’ Helionix...

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...