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September 4, 2025
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Teledyne Brings Next-Gen Imaging to Canada

Teledyne FLIR has completed a cross-Canada demonstration of its UltraFORCE 380X airborne imaging system, mounted on a helicopter’s nose. A four-person crew flew through 10 cities across seven provinces...

September 2, 2025
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Poland Unveils Unmanned Mine-Layer Vehicle

Poland showcased the Bluszcz mine-laying vehicle, developed with STEKOP and the Military Institute of Armoured Technology. The armored 4×4 can operate manned, remotely, or autonomously, deploying up to 100...

September 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Philippines to Get BRP Diego Silang Soon

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will deliver the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) to the Philippine Navy. The ship, second of the Miguel Malvar-class frigates, evolved from the Jose...

September 2, 2025
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UK Adopts Aussie AI for Data Leak Defense

The UK Ministry of Defence will deploy AI software from Castlepoint Systems to detect and prevent sensitive data leaks. The Explainable AI scans documents and emails across military networks...

September 2, 2025
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Northrop to Supply Bushmaster II for Borsuk

Northrop Grumman has started shipping the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon for Poland’s new Borsuk IFV. The 30mm chain-gun, widely used in NATO, delivers 100–200 rounds/min and up to 5,100m...

September 2, 2025
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Kalashnikov Unveils AM-17 Compact Rifles

Russia’s Kalashnikov has completed the first production batch of AM-17 rifles, chambered in 5.45mm. Certified and combat-tested in Ukraine, the 2.5-kg weapon folds below 50cm, ideal for vehicles and...

September 2, 2025
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Portugal Gets 3 Embraer A-29N Super Tucanos

Portugal has accepted its first three A-29N Super Tucanos from Embraer at Alverca do Ribatejo. The 200M-euro program covers 12 aircraft, a simulator, logistics, and support. The multi-mission turboprop...

September 2, 2025
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Boeing Reveals F/A-XX Sixth-Gen Fighter

Boeing has published the first image of its F/A-XX next-gen Navy fighter, showing a sleek, tailless aircraft flying over a carrier. The rendering hints at influences from the USAF’s...

September 2, 2025
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Saab Nimbrix Missile Counters Drone Swarms

Saab has introduced Nimbrix, its first counter-UAS missile aimed at neutralizing small battlefield drones. Designed as a fire-and-forget weapon, it features an active seeker, compact build, and hard-kill airburst...

September 1, 2025
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R&D

Poland Selects Viper Shield EW Suite for F-16 Block 70 Modernization

Poland has chosen L3Harris Technologies’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare system to support its F-16 Viper modernization program. The upgrade will bring Poland’s fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52s...