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April 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israeli Military Fields ‘Robdozer’, a Heavily Armored Unmanned Engineering Platform

The Israeli military has introduced a remote-operated engineering vehicle, dubbed the “Robdozer,” aimed at redefining combat engineering in conflict zones like Gaza. Based on the D9 bulldozer, the unmanned...

April 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea and UAE Sign Agreement on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Collaboration

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed a letter of intent to enhance cooperation on the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program. The pact, signed by air force...

April 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UAE to Manufacture Raytheon’s Coyote Counter-Drone Systems Domestically

Raytheon has entered a strategic partnership with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to enable local production of its Coyote counter-drone system. The agreement includes a significant technology transfer through Raytheon...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Maldives Debuts Ajban Armored Vehicles in Public Display

The Maldives has officially presented its newly acquired Ajban 4×4 light armored vehicles during the armed forces’ 133rd anniversary celebration in Malé. The showcased Ajban 442A variants are configured...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

KNDS and Metlen Partner to Build Philoctetes Armored Vehicles for Greece

KNDS France has entered a partnership with Athens-based Metlen Energy & Metals to locally produce the “Philoctetes” armored infantry fighting vehicle for the Hellenic Army. This initiative stems from...

Israeli Situational Awareness Tech Chosen for Czech Pandur 8×8 Vehicles

Czech tech company Retia has selected Axon Vision’s EdgeSA situational awareness system for integration into the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored personnel carrier. The decision follows comprehensive trials and is...

Taiwan Unveils Modern Tactical Ambulance to Support Military Operations

Taiwan’s Republic of China Armed Forces has introduced a new emergency response vehicle designed to enhance battlefield medical support, unveiled at Feng Chia University in Taichung. Built to improve...

April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

US and Philippines Commence Joint Military Exercises Amid Regional Tensions

The Philippines and the United States have launched their annual “Balikatan” military exercises, which will simulate full-scale combat scenarios over three weeks amid rising tensions with China in the...

UK Awards $333M Missile Defense Research Contract to Roke

Roke, a subsidiary of Chemring Group, has secured a £251 million ($333 million) framework contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to lead research initiatives advancing the nation’s missile...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri and TKMS Collaborate on Submarine Proposal for Philippine Navy

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial partnership to deliver submarine solutions to the Philippine Navy. Under the agreement, Fincantieri will offer its U212 Near Future...