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Prague Considers Withholding Funds Amid Setbacks in Caesar Howitzer Supply

Citing repeated contractual breaches, the Czech Republic intends to freeze further payments for 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France. In a formal letter, Armaments Director Lubor Koudelka...

Romania Eyes Turkish Naval Vessel to Shield Black Sea Energy Assets

To safeguard its strategic Black Sea gas venture, Romania plans to purchase a near-new Turkish warship, the TCG Akhisar, a Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel. The proposed acquisition is estimated...

July 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Advanced AI Drone Maps Its Path in Signal‑Scarce Environments, Flying at 44 mph

Cleo Robotics, a US tech firm, has unveiled the Dronut DD1—an advanced aerial drone engineered to navigate spaces inaccessible to typical GPS-based systems and conventional drones. The DD1 distinguishes...

UK Launches AI-Driven “Digital Targeting Web” to Modernize Battlefield Targeting

The British Army has revealed “Asgard,” an automated artificial intelligence platform developed to enhance target detection and long-range engagement capabilities for troops. Harnessing modern communication infrastructure, Asgard enables threat...

Italian Army Takes Delivery of Maiden Ariete C2 Tank After Modernization

The Italian Army has received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank from the Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium at a formal event held at the Cecchignola military base...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

Griffon MEPAC Mortar Carrier Debuts at Paris Parade, Boosting French Artillery Mobility

France’s military has introduced a new self-propelled mortar system based on the Griffon 6×6 armored vehicle, designated the Griffon MEPAC (Mortier Embarqué Pour l’Appui au Contact). The unveiling comes...

U.S. Army Awards Anduril ~$100 Million to Develop Next‑Gen Command‑and‑Control System

Anduril has secured a $99.6 million contract from the U.S. Army to lead the development of a next-generation command and control (NGC2) prototype, in partnership with several major tech...

IDF to Receive Hundreds of Humvees via $150M AM General Agreement

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has entered into a $150 million (approximately 500 million shekels) agreement with U.S.-based AM General for the procurement of hundreds of HMMWVs and associated...

Iveco Chosen by NATO to Showcase Air‑to‑Ground Robotic Teaming

Iveco Defence Vehicles has been selected by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to lead a multi-year project focused on concept development and experimentation in robotic and autonomous systems...

Israel Expands Arrow Missile Interceptor Output Amid Rising Threats

Israel has signed a new deal with Israel Aerospace Industries to deliver additional Arrow interceptors, a vital component of the nation’s multi-layered missile defense system. The Arrow interceptor, produced...