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August 3, 2025
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Senegal Boosts Security Forces Near Mali Border to Counter Regional Threats

Facing rising threats along its frontier with Mali, Senegal on Saturday revealed plans to bolster security by stationing new gendarmerie units in its eastern provinces. The announcement follows a...

August 1, 2025
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Northrop, Air Force Initiate Trial of Sentinel’s Second-Phase Propulsion Unit

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have carried out the first qualification test of the Sentinel ICBM’s second-stage solid rocket motor, marking a major milestone in the weapon’s...

August 1, 2025
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New MQ-9 Control System Revamp Unveiled by GA-ASI and Tobyhanna

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), in partnership with Tobyhanna Army Depot, has launched a new overhaul and diagnostic capability for the MQ-9 Reaper Ground Control Station. This initiative supports...

August 1, 2025
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Enhanced Missile Shield Enters Service in South Korea

South Korea has completed the first stage of deploying the second phase of its Cheongung-II air defense system, a next-generation solution capable of neutralizing both aerial and ballistic missile...

August 1, 2025
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New Industrial Site to Support Indra’s European Defense Vehicle Manufacturing

Indra has officially taken over a large-scale manufacturing plant in northern Spain to expand its ground vehicle production in support of European defense projects. The facility, located in Gijón,...

July 30, 2025
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India Begins Construction of AI-Enabled Patrol Vessel to Enhance Maritime Security

India has begun construction of its first AI-powered Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), designed to enhance maritime surveillance and mission flexibility across its exclusive economic zone. The 117-meter...

July 29, 2025
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SEAir Chosen to Design Uncrewed Surface Vessel Under European Defense Project

French firm SEAir has launched the ARROW project, a fully autonomous hydrofoil vessel developed under an €7.5 million ($8.6M) European Defence Fund initiative. Designed to boost maritime surveillance, ARROW...

July 25, 2025
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Germany Eyes Deployment of ‘Spy Cockroach’ Swarms in Military Operations

German firm SWARM Biotactics is turning live cockroaches into miniature surveillance agents by equipping them with tiny, high-tech backpacks. These cyborg insects are designed for ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and...

July 24, 2025
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Japan Markets Modernized Mogami Frigate as Option for Australian Navy

The Japanese government has pitched an upgraded Mogami-class frigate for Australia’s future fleet, emphasizing its integration with American weapons to boost joint naval operations with the US and Japan....

July 24, 2025
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MISTRAL 3 Missile Gets Upgrade from MBDA for Drone and Small Craft Defense

MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 missile to counter the rising threat of fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), enhancing the defense of surface ships in close-range scenarios. The improved...