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May 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

With Improved Anti-Drone Capabilities, AeroVironment Launches ‘Titan 4’ System

AeroVironment’s newly launched Titan 4 counter-drone system leverages RF capabilities to detect and neutralize hostile drones. This latest iteration is significantly more compact—17% lighter and 73% smaller than the...

The UK to Supply Ukraine With Additional Raven Air Defense Systems

The UK will send five more Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, boosting Kyiv’s total to 13. The move is part of Britain’s “Kindred” program aimed at reinforcing Ukrainian...

May 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Receives Second Shipment of M1A2 Abrams from the United States

Poland has received an additional shipment of M1A2 Abrams tanks from the US as part of a 2022 foreign military sale. The 19 newly delivered tanks feature the SEP...

May 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

With a $337 million investment, Lithuania will strengthen its domestic defense sector.

Lithuania is launching a 300-million-euro ($337.4 million) investment under the Vytis Initiative to become a key defense industry hub in the region. The country will act as a “one-stop...

May 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Arquus provides Cyprus with Sherpa armored vehicles that have Akeron missile launchers.

The Cypriot National Guard will receive 12 Sherpa station wagon vehicles from Arquus, each equipped with Akeron missile launchers, as part of a newly confirmed agreement revealed in Athens....

May 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden and Nammo strike a $186 million agreement for ammunition manufacture.

Nammo has signed a $186 million agreement with Sweden to deliver small-caliber ammunition from 2026 to 2028. The deal, part of a 10-year framework contract, is Stockholm’s largest ammunition...

New F-35 Lightning fighters arrive in Japan from the United States

Three F-35 Lightning II jets have arrived in Japan from the US, landing at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa. Outfitted with the advanced TR-3 avionics system—featuring a new display,...

May 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Cyberlux Introduces a Rotary Wing Drone for Heavy Lifting for US Special Ops

Cyberlux Corporation has unveiled a lightweight unmanned aerial system tailored for US Special Operations missions. Weighing under 20 pounds, the Group 1 drone boasts extended range, heavier payload options,...

“BLAZE” is the name of the AI-powered counter-drone system introduced by a Latvian startup.

Origin Robotics, a defense startup based in Latvia, has unveiled “BLAZE,” an AI-enabled autonomous system designed to counter high-speed aerial drones. Positioned as a cost-efficient substitute to traditional air...

May 7, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US and Israel discuss the purchase of the JASSM missile.

Israel is in advanced talks with the US to acquire Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin, Globes has reported. Details remain unclear, and Israel’s Ministry of Defense...