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August 20, 2025
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New Product Launches

French Military Repurposes WW2 Cannon as Anti-Drone Weapon

France Unveils Modernized PROTEUS 20mm System for Drone Defense The French Army has rolled out the PROTEUS Standard 1, a new 20mm automatic gun mount developed to address the...

August 20, 2025
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R&D

Airbus H145 Achieves First Autonomous Flight Using Shield AI’s Hivemind

Airbus Tests H145 Helicopter With Shield AI’s Hivemind Autonomy Airbus has completed its initial autonomous helicopter flight trial, powered by Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software. The H145 model was...

August 20, 2025
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Israeli Company Showcases AI Video and Tactical Computing at London Defense Expo

Maris-Tech to Highlight AI-Powered Systems at DSEI 2025 At DSEI 2025 in London, Israeli company Maris-Tech will showcase its latest AI-enabled video and computing platforms designed for defense and...

August 20, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

X-Bow, US Army Commit $13.9M to Create Advanced GMLRS Rocket Motor

Pentagon, X-Bow Invest in Next-Gen GMLRS Rocket Motor The US Army and New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems are investing $13.9 million to create and test a next-generation solid rocket motor...

August 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV

US and Philippines Greenlight Over 500 Joint Military Drills for 2026

The US and the Philippines have finalized plans for over 500 military engagements in 2026, marking a significant boost in their security partnership within the Indo-Pacific region. The decision...

August 19, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Finland and Sweden Order CNHF Manpack Radios From KNL

A joint 15-million-euro ($17.5 million) agreement has been signed by Finland and Sweden with KNL of Finland to acquire Cognitive Networked High Frequency (CNHF) Manpack radios, with delivery expected...

August 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Israel Signs $260M Contracts With Elbit for Advanced Airborne Weapons

Elbit Systems announced two new contracts worth $260 million to provide advanced airborne munitions to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. Though the company did not specify which systems are covered,...

August 19, 2025
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R&D

Ukraine Develops 100-Km FPV Drone That Operates Without Radio Links

Ukrainian Startup Unveils Anti-Jamming Fiber-Optic FPV Drone The Ukrainian firm Fold is developing a next-generation FPV drone that could achieve a range of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles),...

August 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Philippines Inducts Five New Black Hawks From Lockheed Martin

Philippines Adds Five S-70i Black Hawks to Air Fleet The Philippine Air Force has received five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, continuing its phased acquisition...

August 19, 2025
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Czechia Greenlights Acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 Battle Tanks

Prague Greenlights Leopard 2A8 Tank Deal Worth $1.56 Billion The Czech Republic has authorized the acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from KNDS Deutschland, valued at 32.76 billion koruna...