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November 21, 2025
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Sound-Based Counter-Drone System Launched by US Firm

Fractal Antenna Systems has unveiled its innovative JERECHO acoustic array platform, marking a major advancement in non-kinetic counter-drone technology. Unlike traditional systems that rely on jamming radios or deploying...

November 19, 2025
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Tirana Moves to Acquire Israeli Elbit Artillery Systems and Drones

Albania will enhance its firepower and build up domestic arms production capacity through a new agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems. The arrangement includes deliveries of 155mm ATMOS self-propelled howitzers,...

November 18, 2025
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Russia Introduces New Flamethrowers Equipped With Anti-Drone Features

Russia has handed over its newest TOS-1A Solntsepyok flamethrower units to the army, featuring reinforced anti-drone countermeasures. Rostec reported that the enhancements stem from operational feedback gathered during combat....

November 11, 2025
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Sweden Introduces Automated Weapon Hatch System for Visby-Class Corvettes

The Swedish Navy is progressing toward an automated weapon deployment architecture aboard its Visby-class stealth corvettes, following the development of a robotic hatch system engineered to conceal and release...

November 11, 2025
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Turkey Commissions Its First Indigenously Built Self-Propelled Howitzer

In a major advancement for Turkey’s defense industrial base, the Turkish Army has inducted its first locally developed self-propelled howitzer, underscoring the nation’s progress toward artillery system independence. Known...

November 9, 2025
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Latest Krasnopol-M2 Guided Shells Boost Russia’s Precision Strike Capability

Russia’s defense forces have taken delivery of additional Krasnopol-M2 precision-guided artillery shells, marking a continued investment in advanced munitions amid the high-intensity fighting in Ukraine. The shells, supplied by...

November 7, 2025
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Albania’s KAYO Approved for Arms Production

Albania and Türkiye’s defense firm KAYO have signed an agreement to build an advanced small arms production facility in Albania, marking a key step in the country’s drive to...

November 6, 2025
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South Korea, UAE to Receive ACS’s ‘Bullfrog’ Autonomous Counter-Drone Systems

Allen Control Systems (ACS), headquartered in Texas, has signed defense supply contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone weapon systems. The...

November 4, 2025
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Zen Technologies Wins $32.5 Million Indian Contract for Advanced Anti-Drone Enhancements

India has awarded contracts worth 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) to Zen Technologies for upgrading its anti-drone defense systems. The company is expected to complete the upgrades within a...

November 4, 2025
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Indian Army Unveils Compact Directed-Energy Weapon Prototype

In a display of next-generation warfare, the Indian Army showcased a handheld directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of neutralizing drones during a recent field exercise. The demonstration featured the army...