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Canadian Army to Receive Virtual Wargaming Simulator from BAE Subsidiary

BAE Systems subsidiary Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has secured an enterprise licensing contract to supply its Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) to the Canadian Army. The DVT is a wargaming...

August 28, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

Britain to Transform Retired Warrior IFVs into Robot Mine-Breaching Vehicles

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to convert surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles into optionally crewed, remotely operated mine-clearance platforms. Under Project ATTILA, six Warriors will be modified in...

August 28, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

USAF Invites Industry Proposals for Future Aerial Refueling Tanker

The US Air Force has released a new request for information (RFI) to defense contractors as part of its Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) program. Launched in 2023, NGAS...

India Showcases New Air Defense System Combining Missiles and Lasers

The DRDO has completed the maiden flight trial of India’s Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a domestically developed shield that fuses missile systems with a directed-energy laser. Designed...

August 27, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

US Army to Test Modular Electronic Warfare System in 2026 Upgrade Drive

In 2026, the US Army will start prototyping the Modular Mission Payload (MMP), a plug-and-play electronic warfare kit adaptable to almost any platform. The effort falls under the broader...

August 27, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Iron Beam Laser Weapon Evolved Into Airborne Version by Elbit

Elbit Systems is set to take Israel’s Iron Beam airborne, creating a version of the laser system for use by the Israeli Air Force. Originally developed by Rafael as...

USAF Adopts Red 6 AR System for Pilot Training Against Simulated Threats

Red 6, an augmented reality (AR) firm based in Florida, has secured a contract with the US Air Force to deliver its ATARS (Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System) for...

August 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

UK, Australia Roll Out Low-Cost Copperhead ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Weapon

Australia and the UK have launched a joint effort to create next-generation, low-cost guided weapons, formalized through the Copperhead Project Arrangement signed in February. The partnership was first disclosed...

August 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Report: Taiwan to Produce More Than 1,300 Kuai Chi Surface Drones

According to the Taipei Times, Taiwan has unveiled a five-year plan to procure 1,320 locally manufactured Kuai Chi attack USVs. Deliveries will be divided into three phases, with the...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Lands $2.8B Agreement for F-35 Engines

RTX unit Pratt & Whitney has signed a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to supply F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II program. The agreement provides for 141...