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September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

NOMAD UGV Unveiled With Scout AI Technology

Scout AI and HMS have launched NOMAD, an autonomous ground platform integrating the Fury autonomy framework. It marks Scout’s latest step in unmanned systems, optimized for real-time decision-making with...

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Japan’s New FFM Ships Get Palfinger Slipways

Austrian manufacturer Palfinger Marine has been awarded a contract to equip Japan’s future FFM-class frigates with advanced stern launch and recovery systems. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries between 2027...

Army Receives Two Laser Anti-Drone Weapons

The US Army has received its first two LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon systems from AeroVironment, marking a milestone in the AMP-HEL project. Each system is built for Infantry...

$9.8B Lockheed Pact Covers PAC-3 Production

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin its biggest PAC-3 MSE deal yet, worth $9.8 billion for 1,970 interceptors and related hardware. Production will scale sharply in 2025, with...

Javelin Missile Pact Adds Brazil, Tunisia

The US Army has expanded its Javelin procurement under a $900.5-million contract, with Brazil and Tunisia joining as first-time buyers. This builds on a previous 2023 agreement with the...

Canada Gets Teledyne Airborne Imaging Tech

Teledyne FLIR took its next-generation UltraFORCE 380X imaging pod on a Canadian demo tour covering 10 cities. Carried on a helicopter, the system integrates infrared and color cameras with...

September 2, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Polish Drone Expands Mine Warfare Capacity

The Polish defense sector introduced Bluszcz, a hybrid manned-unmanned system for rapid minefield deployment. Compact and armored, it can be remotely operated or pre-programmed to lay mines autonomously. Carrying...

September 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

SK Confirms BRP Diego Silang Delivery

At the Subic Agila Shipyard inauguration, officials confirmed the Philippine Navy will receive the BRP Diego Silang frigate next week. Derived from Hyundai’s HDF-3200 design, the Miguel Malvar-class was...

September 2, 2025
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Cybersecurity

UK Uses Australian AI to Secure Military Data

Britain has selected Castlepoint Systems’ Explainable AI tool to strengthen protection against accidental leaks of military data. The platform automatically monitors files and communications, identifies sensitive content, and applies...

September 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland’s Borsuk to Get Bushmaster II Guns

Poland’s Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle will soon be equipped with Northrop’s Mk44 Bushmaster II gun, a versatile NATO-standard weapon also adaptable for naval use. The cannon weighs 160kg, has...