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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

July 20, 2025
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Griffon and Falcon CLV Armored Vehicles Featured by Belgian Army at 2025 National Day Parade

During the full-dress rehearsal for Belgium’s upcoming National Day military parade in Brussels, the Army Recognition editorial team delivered an exclusive on-site report. The rehearsal offered a preview of...

July 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Turkish Defense Industry Authority Commissions Six Kaan Fighter Prototypes for Air Force Use

Turkish defense news platform Ulusavunma reported that the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) of Türkiye has placed an official order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter...

July 20, 2025
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Rapid HIMARS Rocket Launch Demonstrated by U.S. Marines Using MV-22B at Talisman Sabre 2025

As part of the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise in Australia’s Northern Territory, U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM‑363), operating under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, carried out...

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Army’s HSMM Program Sees Breakthrough as Autonomous Air Vehicle Surpasses Hellfire Missile Range by 10X in Flight Tests

In May 2025, Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV) completed critical flight testing for the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program, overseen by DEVCOM Aviation & Missile...

July 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Bluebottle Uncrewed Vessels Deployed by New Zealand Navy in Fiji for Joint Maritime Patrol Operations

In support of Operation Calypso—an initiative to strengthen maritime security in the South Pacific—the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) to Fiji....