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August 14, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Plans Successor Fleets for Gray Eagle and Shadow UAVs

The US Army is accelerating plans to replace its legacy drones, preparing to phase out both the MQ-1C Gray Eagle and RQ-7B Shadow under the Army Transformation Initiative. The...

August 14, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Next-Generation Combat Technology Showcased in US Trials at Fort Huachuca

At Fort Huachuca in southern Arizona, the US military tested a suite of next-generation systems built to enhance battlefield connectivity, intelligence, and soldier safety. The trials took place under...

August 14, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

British Army Evaluates Loyal Wingman UAV for Apache Helicopters

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued a call for proposals for an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to operate alongside the British Army’s Apache AH-64E helicopters. Following the RAF’s...

August 14, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Secures US Navy Contract for Enhanced Standard Missile-2

Raytheon has been contracted by the US Department of Defense to develop and manufacture the SM-2 Block IIICU surface-to-air missile under a deal worth $258.7 million, with completion slated...

August 14, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

IAF Seeks Development of Extended-Range Missile Capabilities

The IAF has called on India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to push ahead with the development of longer-range missile systems as Pakistan upgrades its weaponry. During Operation...

August 14, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Milrem Equips THeMIS Robot With Remote Grenade Launching System

Milrem Robotics of Estonia has successfully mounted Ukraine’s BURIA remote weapon station on its THeMIS ground combat robot, further expanding its battlefield versatility. The BURIA turret, armed with a...

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Army to Launch Online Drone Marketplace Modeled on Amazon

The US Army is preparing to roll out a centralized online marketplace for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). According to the Program Executive Office for Aviation, the platform will feature...

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Poland Plans Sixfold Increase in 155mm Shell Output by 2027

Poland is preparing for a major expansion in ammunition manufacturing, targeting a sixfold increase in annual 155mm artillery shell output — from roughly 30,000 to 180,000 — by 2027....

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

SkyDefense Launches CobraJet Drone to Hunt AI-Controlled Swarms

Colorado defense technology company SkyDefense has unveiled CobraJet, an AI-driven electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fighter drone built to protect key infrastructure and military installations. Reaching speeds above...

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Company Creates HQ-22 Missile Defense System Copy for Air Force

US defense contractor Torch Technologies is building full-scale replicas of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile system for US Air Force (USAF) training. The Alabama-based firm said the mock-ups will be...