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September 1, 2025
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Chinese AR Goggles Give Tank Crews Armor-Penetrating Visibility

China has developed AR headsets for use in armored vehicles, designed to give crew members—commanders, drivers, and gunners—a clearer field of vision and quicker reaction capability. Linked to a...

August 22, 2025
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US Army Trials AR Goggles and Anti-Drone Weapons Along Mexico Border

US Army Trials AR Goggles and Anti-Drone Tech on US-Mexico Border The US Army is leveraging its mission with Customs and Border Protection along the US-Mexico border to test...

August 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

South Carolina Firm Wins Deal to Integrate Hazard-Blocking Fabric Into CBRN Suits

Tetramer Technologies, based in South Carolina, has secured a $12.5 million contract to integrate its advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) bead technology into protective fabrics for next-generation combat suits. The...

August 14, 2025
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US Trials Reveal Cutting-Edge Battlefield Systems at Fort Huachuca

The US military has conducted trials of emerging battlefield technologies at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, offering a glimpse into systems designed to improve communications, surveillance, and troop protection. The demonstrations...

August 12, 2025
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Israeli XR Company Introduces AI Neural Interface for Combat Applications

Wearable Devices, an Israeli firm specializing in extended reality (XR) solutions, is developing hands-free control systems that let troops manage essential battlefield equipment through intuitive, gesture-based commands. By leveraging...

August 7, 2025
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Taiwan Orders 48,000 Boron Carbide Armor Plates for Military Use

In a continued push to enhance troop survivability, Taiwan is preparing to acquire 48,000 boron carbide body armor plates, as part of a broader initiative to modernize individual soldier...

August 5, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Taiwan Proposes Dedicated Defense Funding to Advance Drone and Missile Programs

Taiwan Plans $20–30 Billion Special Defense Budget to Boost Drones, Missiles Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is finalizing a proposal for a special defense budget ranging from 600–900 billion...

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...

July 24, 2025
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Ballistic Plate Sensor Tech to Be Supplied by French Defense Firm

SilMach, a French microtechnology firm, has been contracted by the French government to create an autonomous microsensor that can detect shock impacts on body armor plates. The €3 million...