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Pentagon Contracts Firm to Build Guam Defense System Command Center The US Department of Defense has contracted a Guam-based firm to build an air and missile defense system command center in the strategically important US island territory. The post Pentagon Contracts Firm to Build Guam Defense System Command Center appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Texas AI Startup to Fast-Track Pentagon’s Digital Overhaul The US Department of Defense is partnering with AvaWatz to deliver AI platforms that will enhance its digitization, readiness, and decision-making processes. The post Texas AI Startup to Fast-Track Pentagon’s Digital Overhaul appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Terma, Sperry Marine Deliver SCANTER Radar for Canadian Naval Vessels Terma has teamed up with Sperry Marine to supply advanced naval surveillance radars for two of Canada’s upcoming vessels. The post Terma, Sperry Marine Deliver SCANTER Radar for Canadian Naval Vessels appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Greek Navy Plans Future Subs With Long-Range Cruise Missiles The Greek Navy plans to arm at least half of the new submarines it will acquire over the next decade with long-range cruise missiles. The post Greek Navy Plans Future Subs With Long-Range Cruise Missiles appeared first on The Defense Post.

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France, Italy Opt Out of NATO-Led Plan to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine France and Italy have declined to participate in a new NATO initiative to supply US-made weapons for Ukraine, including air defense systems, financed by European allies. The post France, Italy Opt Out of NATO-Led Plan to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine appeared first on The Defense Post.

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NATO Eyes Ground Systems, Interoperability in Eastern Flank Plan The US and NATO allies have rolled out the “Eastern Flank Deterrence Line,” prioritizing ground-based capabilities and weapons interoperability as a bulwark against Russian aggression. The post NATO Eyes Ground Systems, Interoperability in Eastern Flank Plan appeared first on The Defense Post.

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US to Ramp Up Domestic Low-Cost Drone Manufacturing The Defense Department is ramping up drone production in partnership with industry, showcasing 18 US-made prototypes built for rapid fielding. The post US to Ramp Up Domestic Low-Cost Drone Manufacturing appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Avilus Launches ‘New Generation’ UAV Trio for Rescue, Recon, and Resupply German drone-maker Avilus has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles that targets improvements on long-range reconnaissance, medical support, and tactical response. The post Avilus Launches ‘New Generation’ UAV Trio for Rescue, Recon, and Resupply appeared first on The Defense Post.

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French Army Leaves Senegal Ending Military Presence in West Africa France handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in West and Central Africa. The post French Army Leaves Senegal Ending Military Presence in West Africa appeared first on The Defense Post.

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South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Reveals Modular Missiles for Smarter, Swarm-Ready Strikes South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has introduced a pair of modular missiles that blend autonomy, payload flexibility, and multi-mission versatility. The post South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Reveals Modular Missiles for Smarter, Swarm-Ready Strikes appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Denmark Buys 129 Common Armored Vehicles From Patria Denmark has contracted Finnish firm Patria to deliver 129 Common Armoured Vehicle System 6x6 platforms. The post Denmark Buys 129 Common Armored Vehicles From Patria appeared first on The Defense Post.

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US Think Tank Urges Major Troop Cuts in South Korea A US think tank has proposed cutting the American military presence in South Korea by more than 50 percent. The post US Think Tank Urges Major Troop Cuts in South Korea appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Israel Bombs Syria Army HQ After Warning Damascus to Leave Druze Alone Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone. The post Israel Bombs Syria Army HQ After Warning Damascus to Leave Druze Alone appeared first on The Defense Post.

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India Test-Fires New Mach 8 Hypersonic Missile India has reportedly test-fired a new hypersonic missile capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 8, or eight times the speed of sound. The post India Test-Fires New Mach 8 Hypersonic Missile appeared first on The Defense Post.

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US Clears $100M Sale for Lebanon’s Super Tucano Fleet Maintenance The US State Department has cleared a potential $100-million sale to support Lebanon’s A-29 Super Tucano fleet. The post US Clears $100M Sale for Lebanon’s Super Tucano Fleet Maintenance appeared first on The Defense Post.

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UK’s Wescom Defence to Debut ‘Next-Gen Concealment System’ Wescom Defence is set to unveil its ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage suite, a “next-generation concealment system” designed to support tactical operations in complex, unpredictable terrain. The post UK’s Wescom Defence to Debut ‘Next-Gen Concealment System’ appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Morocco Contracts L3Harris for C-130 Modernization L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to upgrade several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The post Morocco Contracts L3Harris for C-130 Modernization appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Drone Attacks Hit Three North Iraq Oil Fields: Kurds Explosive-laden drones hit three oil fields in Iraq's Kurdistan region, a day after a similar attack halted operations at a US-run field. The post Drone Attacks Hit Three North Iraq Oil Fields: Kurds appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Norwegian Military Adopts Small Drones From Skydio Skydio has received a contract to deliver its proprietary small unmanned aerial systems for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The post Norwegian Military Adopts Small Drones From Skydio appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Ukraine Deploys ‘Lyut’ Drone Tank Against Russians on Sumy Frontlines Ukraine has announced that its Lyut (Fury) tactical unmanned ground vehicle is now deployed in the Sumy region to fend off Russian soldiers. The post Ukraine Deploys ‘Lyut’ Drone Tank Against Russians on Sumy Frontlines appeared first on The Defense Post.

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XTEND Raises $30M to Scale AI-Powered Battlefield Robotics XTEND has secured an additional $30 million in funding to expand its US operations and scale production of its AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems. The post XTEND Raises $30M to Scale AI-Powered Battlefield Robotics appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Spain to Procure Over 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers The Spanish military plans to procure over 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging fleet of M109 guns. The post Spain to Procure Over 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Denmark to Supply Satellite Communications to Ukraine’s Military Denmark will provide Kyiv with satellite communication services through the European Defence Agency, marking the first such donation via the EU. The post Denmark to Supply Satellite Communications to Ukraine’s Military appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Russia Launches Mi-8/17 Helicopter Replacement Program Russia has begun developing a next-generation multirole helicopter to replace its aging Mi-8/17 fleet, according to Russian media. The post Russia Launches Mi-8/17 Helicopter Replacement Program appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Russia Says Open for Ukraine Talks, Will Respond to Trump’s Ultimatum Russia said it needed time to respond to US President Trump's ultimatum to end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions. The post Russia Says Open for Ukraine Talks, Will Respond to Trump’s Ultimatum appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Canada Eyes Fighter Drone Fleet to Support F-35 Jets The Canadian Department of Defence is planning to acquire a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems to complement the armed forces’ incoming F-35 combat aircraft The post Canada Eyes Fighter Drone Fleet to Support F-35 Jets appeared first on The Defense Post.

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DIU Seeks Next-Gen Underwater Kamikaze Drones The Defense Innovation Unit has launched a tender for unmanned underwater vehicles capable of delivering kinetic effects for mission-specific applications. The post DIU Seeks Next-Gen Underwater Kamikaze Drones appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Russia Sources Almost Half of War Ammo From N.Korea, Ukraine Spy Chief Claims North Korea is supplying approximately 40 percent of the ammunition that Russia uses in its conflict with Ukraine, according to Kyiv’s spy chief. The post Russia Sources Almost Half of War Ammo From N.Korea, Ukraine Spy Chief Claims appeared first on The Defense Post.

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‘Ultra-Light’ Chinese Chip Turns Real Bees Into Flying Spy Robots Chinese scientists have developed a cyborg bee using a “brain controller” that weighs just 74 milligrams, lighter than the nectar bees typically carry. The post ‘Ultra-Light’ Chinese Chip Turns Real Bees Into Flying Spy Robots appeared first on The Defense Post.

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AI-Driven Suite From MIT Aims to Streamline Military Medevac, Mass Casualty Ops The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing AI and machine learning solutions to enhance the medical logistics operations of the US Transportation Command. The post AI-Driven Suite From MIT Aims to Streamline Military Medevac, Mass Casualty Ops appeared first on The Defense Post.

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