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September 1, 2025
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China Explores IVAS Tech With AR Goggles Enabling Tank ‘X-Ray’ Vision

China has introduced augmented reality (AR) headsets for armored vehicle crews to provide commanders, drivers, and gunners with improved battlefield visibility and faster response times. The system integrates with...

August 22, 2025
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Army Experiments with AR Goggles, Anti-Drone Systems at US-Mexico Border

Army Uses Border Mission to Test Cutting-Edge AR and Counter-Drone Systems During operations with Customs and Border Protection, the US Army is field-testing new augmented reality and counter-unmanned aerial...

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 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

SC-Based Company to Add Anti-Hazard Fabrics to Military CBRN Gear

South Carolina’s Tetramer Technologies has been awarded a $12.5 million defense contract to develop combat suits that incorporate metal-organic framework (MOF) bead technology, significantly improving protection against CBRN hazards....

August 14, 2025
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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 12, 2025
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Israeli XR Firm Launches AI Neural Interface to Enhance Battlefield Operations

Israeli XR technology company Wearable Devices is creating touchless control systems that allow soldiers to operate mission-critical equipment using natural, gesture-based commands — entirely hands-free. Equipped with proprietary sensors,...

August 7, 2025
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Taiwan to Acquire Tens of Thousands of Boron Carbide Plates for Troop Protection

Taiwan plans to procure 48,000 boron carbide ceramic armor plates for its military, according to a report by the Taipei Times. The ballistic plates will be integrated into personal...

August 5, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Taiwan Sets Out Special Defense Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Capabilities

Taiwan Readies Major Special Defense Budget Amid Strategic Shift to Unmanned Warfare Taiwan is set to submit a new special defense budget worth up to $30 billion to enhance...

August 3, 2025
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Eastern Senegal Reinforces Gendarmerie to Address Cross-Border Instability from Mali

Senegal announced on Saturday that it is deploying new gendarmerie units to its eastern regions in response to escalating security threats near the border with Mali. The move comes...

July 24, 2025
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French Company to Outfit Troops With Ballistic Plate Monitoring Sensors

France has awarded a €3 million ($3.52 million), seven-year contract to SilMach, a tech company based in Besançon, to develop a shock-detecting microsensor for use in bulletproof vests. The...