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August 20, 2025
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Washington and Manila Endorse 500+ Combined Military Exercises for 2026

The United States and the Philippines have approved more than 500 joint military activities for 2026, further strengthening their defense cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. The agreement was formalized during...

August 20, 2025
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European Production of Stinger Missile Components Launched by Raytheon, Diehl

Raytheon and Diehl Partner to Boost Stinger Missile Production in Europe US defense giant Raytheon has partnered with Germany’s Diehl Defence to co-produce critical components of the Stinger surface-to-air...

August 19, 2025
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KNL to Deliver Cognitive Manpack Radios Under Finland-Sweden Joint Contract

Finland and Sweden have signed a joint contract worth 15 million euros ($17.5 million) with Finnish firm KNL to procure Cognitive Networked High Frequency (CNHF) Manpack radios, with deliveries...

August 18, 2025
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Joint Australia-Hong Kong Drone Defense System Uses Wolf-Inspired Strategy

Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) are developing a layered defense system to counter growing unmanned aerial...

August 15, 2025
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Taipei Expands Arsenal With Indigenous Drones and New Armored Vehicle Prototype

Taiwan has unveiled two domestically developed drones and a wheeled tank prototype, underscoring its growing focus on self-sufficient defense. The announcement, made through a Military News Agency video, showcased...

August 14, 2025
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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 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...

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 13, 2025
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Philippines, Lockheed Expand Cooperation on F-16 Block 70 Fighters

Lockheed Martin is expanding its cooperation with the Philippines through its F-16 Block 70 proposal for the nation’s Multi-Role Fighter program. Partnering with Southern Methodist University — including its...

August 11, 2025
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South Korea, UAE Showcase Defense Partnership in KF-21 Test Flight

At Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea and the UAE have carried out a joint flight of the homegrown KF-21 Boramae, underscoring the nations’ expanding military collaboration. The...