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SAKO Unveils Next-Gen Arctic Rifle Designed for Extreme Cold Operations

Firearms manufacturer SAKO has launched a three-rifle lineup aimed at giving soldiers an advantage in Arctic operations. Branded as the Arctic Rifle Generation (ARG), the weapons incorporate NATO-standard designs...

August 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Air Force Seeks Industry Feedback on Next-Gen Tanker Program

The US Air Force has issued another request for information to defense firms as it advances work on the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS). NGAS began in 2023 with...

August 28, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

UK Repurposing Old Warrior IFVs into Unmanned Mine-Clearing Platforms

The UK Ministry of Defence is moving to adapt retired Warrior infantry fighting vehicles into optionally crewed mine-clearance systems controlled remotely. Known as Project ATTILA, the effort will begin...

BAE Subsidiary Chosen to Provide Virtual Wargaming System for Canadian Army

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), part of BAE Systems, has been awarded an enterprise licensing deal to deliver its Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) for use by the Canadian Army. The...

August 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Kraken, NVL Team Up to Address Growing Market for Drone Vessels

British defense contractor Kraken Technology and Germany’s NVL Group have created a joint venture to accelerate the design and production of unmanned surface vessels. The partnership seeks to address...

August 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Canada Shortlists Thyssenkrupp, Hanwha for Next-Gen Submarine Program

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean have been named finalists in Canada’s bid to acquire up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy....

August 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Army Awards $15.5M to Three Firms for ISV Autonomy Upgrades

The US Army has awarded $15.5 million in contracts to three US companies to equip Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) with autonomous capabilities. As part of the Unmanned Systems Autonomy...

August 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

DZYNE Upgrades Dronebuster to Spoof and Push Back Hostile UAVs 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has introduced the Dronebuster Power Up Program, allowing operators of earlier versions such as Block 3 to upgrade to the advanced Block 4 variant. The new Dronebuster...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Adapts Iron Beam Into Airborne Laser System

Elbit Systems is bringing Israel’s Iron Beam to the skies by developing an airborne version of the laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force. The ground-based model, built by...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Developing Modular EW Kit for 2026

The US Army plans to begin prototyping a modular electronic warfare (EW) kit in 2026, designed to operate across a wide range of platforms. Known as the Modular Mission...