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September 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

USAF Launches Falcon Peak to Counter Drones

NORAD and USNORTHCOM have begun “Falcon Peak,” a large-scale counter-unmanned aerial systems exercise to advance U.S. base defenses against small drone threats. Hosted at Eglin Air Force Base through...

September 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Venezuela Fields Iranian Peykaap III Boats

The Venezuelan Navy has reportedly fielded Peykaap III fast attack craft from Iran, a development that could alter naval security dynamics in the Caribbean. Footage circulating online shows the...

China Unveils JL-3 Sub-Launched Nuke Missile

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has for the first time displayed its JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), marking a turning point in China’s nuclear weapons program. Showcased...

September 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Norway Orders 5 UK Type 26 Frigates

Norway will acquire five BAE-built Type 26 frigates under a £10B agreement with the UK. The warships, optimized for anti-submarine warfare, enhance Arctic security and ensure Glasgow shipyards maintain...

Poland Adds GBU-39B Bombs for F-16, F-35

Warsaw has contracted the US to supply GBU-39/B bombs for both its F-35 and F-16 fleets. Valued at $120M, the deal enhances strike capabilities with extended-range, precision-guided munitions that...

September 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

South Korea Yards Unite for Global Reach

Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries will merge under HD KSOE to enhance competitiveness and defense shipbuilding. Launching in 2025, the unified company will pursue Arctic-specialized vessels, expand defense...

September 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Trio Bids for UK Army Light Vehicle

A consortium led by GM Defense, including BAE and NP Aerospace, is offering a new Light Mobility Vehicle to the UK Army. The vehicle, derived from GM’s ISV, integrates...

September 5, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

Pentagon Pushes F-35 Block 4 to 2031

Block 4 upgrades for the F-35, intended to enhance weapons and sensors, face major delays and $6B in added costs, GAO found. The Pentagon has reorganized the effort into...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Sea Dagger Boosts UK Naval Autonomy

The “Sea Dagger” craft concept, revealed by Leidos, is being developed with the Royal Navy and UKCF. It is the first of its class to combine high speed, long...

September 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Nemyx AI System Unites Drone Swarms

Auterion has launched “Nemyx,” a system allowing diverse drones to integrate into unified AI-driven swarms. Delivered as an app on AuterionOS, it provides scalable deployment and EW resistance via...