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August 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Israeli Counter-Drone System Uses AI With Cyber, Radar, and Jamming Capabilities

D-Fend Solutions Launches AI-Driven EnforceAir PLUS Anti-Drone System D-Fend Solutions has rolled out EnforceAir PLUS, a counter-drone solution that merges cyber control, radar tracking, and optional jamming into a...

August 19, 2025
G.Krish
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 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Advances AI-Powered Military Logistics Through Willog Collaboration

As part of its defense modernization drive, South Korea is expanding AI applications in military logistics to improve efficiency and automation. Technology firm Willog, headquartered in Seoul, has signed...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

US Air Force Eyes AI-Enhanced Training to Replace Traditional War Maps

The era of static wargaming may soon end for the US Air Force (USAF). The service has issued a Request for Information seeking an AI-driven SaaS wargaming solution designed...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Elbit Secures $1.6B European Contract for Weapons and C4ISR Systems

Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor, has signed a $1.6-billion agreement to deliver advanced military technologies to a European client across a five-year period. The contract covers two main...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Navy Launches Effort to Harness AI and Data as Weapons

The US Navy is launching a new plan to leverage data and AI as weapons, enabling rapid conversion of sensor feeds into battlefield tactics, system enhancements, and timely software...

August 12, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Army Experiments With Laser-Based Starshield Comms System

US Army Reserve troops have started operating SpaceX’s Starshield communications system to boost battlefield decision-making capabilities. The laser-powered system provides high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity anywhere in the world, delivering upload...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Hanwha Launches Mass-Produced AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter

Hanwha Systems has rolled out its first mass-production active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to support the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 fighter program. The unveiling, held at...

August 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Australian Firm Lands Contract for Powerful 100kW Laser Drone Defense System

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a €71.4 million ($83 million) contract to produce and supply a 100-kilowatt-class laser-based counter-drone system. The buyer, an undisclosed European...

August 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Palantir Secures Major Defense Deal With US Army Worth Up to $10B

Palantir, the influential data analytics and AI firm known for its strong connections to U.S. national security agencies, has secured a massive contract to manage software and data operations...