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August 14, 2025
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Balkan States Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Advance Joint Security Effort

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are translating their earlier defense declaration into actionable measures to reinforce regional security and interoperability. First announced in March, the agreement sets priorities such as...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Army Pursues Next-Gen Drone Replacements for Gray Eagle, Shadow

The US Army is preparing to retire its MQ-1C Gray Eagle and RQ-7B Shadow drones as part of the Army Transformation Initiative, accelerating efforts to bring in more advanced...

August 14, 2025
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US Trials Reveal Cutting-Edge Battlefield Systems at Fort Huachuca

The US military has conducted trials of emerging battlefield technologies at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, offering a glimpse into systems designed to improve communications, surveillance, and troop protection. The demonstrations...

August 14, 2025
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British Army Considers Drone Wingman Concept for Apache Fleet

The British Army is seeking an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to complement its fleet of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters. Building on the Royal Air Force’s StormShroud ACP initiative launched...

Raytheon Awarded US Navy Deal to Modernize Standard Missile-2

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $258.7-million contract to engineer and produce the Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIICU surface-to-air missile, with work scheduled for completion by...

August 14, 2025
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India’s Air Force Pushes for Long-Range Missile Advancements

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has urged the country’s premier defense research body to accelerate the development of long-range missiles in response to Pakistan’s growing arsenal. In Operation Sindoor...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

THeMIS Unmanned Robot Upgraded by Milrem With Grenade Launcher

Estonian defense firm Milrem Robotics has integrated the Ukrainian-made BURIA remote weapon station onto its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The BURIA system, equipped with a 40mm automatic grenade...

August 13, 2025
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Military Drone Sales Portal by US Army to Mirror Amazon Model

The US Army plans to launch an online marketplace dedicated to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), offering a streamlined, centralized procurement option. Officials from the Program Executive Office for Aviation...

August 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Polish 155mm Ammunition Production to Expand 6x by 2027

Poland plans to ramp up annual production of 155mm artillery shells from about 30,000 to 180,000 by 2027 — a sixfold increase — to strengthen its defense capabilities and...

August 13, 2025
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CobraJet Fighter UAV Debuts With AI Swarm Targeting Technology

SkyDefense, a defense tech firm based in Colorado, has introduced CobraJet — an AI-powered eVTOL combat drone engineered to safeguard vital facilities and military bases. The platform can exceed...