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Royal Thai Army Deploys Laser Weapon to Defend Against Drone Threats

To address the rising danger of UAV incursions, the Royal Thai Army has rolled out a high-energy laser weapon. This directed energy weapon (DEW) is said to fire a...

Dutch Lead NATO in Acquiring US Military Equipment for Ukraine

According to the Dutch defense ministry, the Netherlands will acquire €500 million ($577 million) worth of U.S. weapons for Ukraine—becoming the first NATO member to fully support a package...

August 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Swedish Jets Secured in $600 Million Thai Defense Deal

Thailand approved the purchase of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, following recent border hostilities with Cambodia that ended in a ceasefire last week. The $600 million agreement for...

Navy of the US Developing Autonomous Ships for Freight Missions

To improve logistics and operational reach, the US Navy is seeking proposals for a new class of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) capable of carrying containerized payloads. The initiative, managed...

‘Emilio Bianchi’ Frigate Officially Commissioned by Italian Navy

As part of a joint defense initiative with France under OCCAR’s supervision, the Italian Navy has received the advanced Emilio Bianchi frigate. Built at Fincantieri’s northern Italian shipyards in...

August 5, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

V-BAT Drone Test Completed by US Coast Guard for Fleetwide Launch

The US Coast Guard has concluded trials of the V-BAT UAS, clearing the platform for future operations aboard its cutters. Run by the Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center,...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Receives Final Shipment of C-295 Airlifters from Airbus

Airbus has completed the delivery of 16 C-295 tactical airlifters to India, fulfilling the first phase of a larger deal aimed at revamping the country’s transport aircraft capabilities. The...

August 5, 2025
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Cybersecurity

DARPA Partners with RTX to Advance Cybersecurity Vulnerability Tracking

The US Coast Guard has concluded trials of the V-BAT UAS, clearing the platform for future operations aboard its cutters. Run by the Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center,...

August 4, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

US Military Deploys New Tool to Identify Enemy Signals and Manage Its Own Electromagnetic Risks

The US Army is trialing a cutting-edge system that enhances soldiers’ ability to detect and analyze signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum, helping them better understand both their digital presence...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South China Sea Sees First-Ever Joint Patrols by Indian and Philippine Navies

For the first time, Indian Navy warships have joined their Philippine counterparts in patrolling the disputed South China Sea, Manila’s military confirmed Monday, coinciding with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s...