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Smith Myers, Daher equip Kodiak 900 plane with ISR suite
UK-based technology firm Smith Myers has announced a collaboration with Daher to integrate its Artemis T-A (Peli) system into the Kodiak 900 demonstrator aircraft, expanding the platform’s capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and critical mission operations. The integration also includes a Trakka TC300 Gen 2 sensor and the Rapid Imaging Solutions mission system,…
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US Marine Corps buys Israeli-made computerized rifle sights
SMARTSHOOTER Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the Israeli defense technology firm, has received a new order from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for its SMASH 2000L fire control systems, the company announced on Monday. The SMASH 2000L, SMARTSHOOTER’s lightest handheld fire control system, combines artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced tracking algorithms to allow…
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Wescom Defence develops next-gen multispectral camouflage
Wescom Defence will unveil its new ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS MSC) portfolio at DSEI 2025 in London, introducing a next-generation concealment system designed to give armed forces a tactical edge in increasingly contested environments. The ATMIS MSC suite, developed by BCB International and now part of Wescom Group following its acquisition in January 2025, integrates…
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China tests armed robotic dogs in live-fire drills near Russian border
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is testing four-legged robotic dogs armed with assault rifles during live-fire exercises, state media reported this week. According to CCTV-7, China’s military television network, troops from the PLA’s 76th Group Army recently conducted a series of field exercises in a hilly region of northern China, showcasing the use of…
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Israel confirms strikes on Syrian tanks
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday that it carried out strikes against several Syrian tanks in southern Syria, in what military officials described as an effort to prevent unauthorized Syrian troop movements near the Israeli border. The strikes targeted tanks advancing toward an area near Sweida, a predominantly Druze city close to the…
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Spanish firm supplies Russia with machine for artillery production
A Spanish firm has been linked to the delivery of a 110-ton forging machine to Russia, raising concerns about potential violations of international sanctions and Moscow’s efforts to sustain its artillery production amid the war in Ukraine, according to a report by Militarnyi. Forward Technical Trade SL, based in Albacete, Spain, reportedly sold a used…
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Ukraine uses ‘Lyut’ combat robot against Russian troops
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has deployed its new “Lyut” unmanned ground combat vehicle in combat operations against Russian forces. Exclusive footage shows the remotely operated vehicle engaging Russian positions in Sumy Oblast. The robot, armed with a 7.62mm PKT machine gun, maneuvered across difficult terrain including fallen trees and shell craters before opening fire…
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Ukraine fields new recon-strike drone
Ukrainian forces are fielding a new reconnaissance-strike drone system, the “Bulava,” designed to penetrate Russian electronic warfare and air defense systems while delivering precision strikes on high-value targets deep in occupied territory. The Bulava has already been deployed on the front lines, where it has successfully destroyed Russian positions and equipment, according to drone manufacturer…
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France to boost military spending
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional €6.5 billion ($7,6 billion) in military spending over the next two years on Sunday, warning that Europe faces “greater threats” to freedom than at any point since the end of World War II. In a speech to French armed forces on the eve of Bastille Day, Macron said…
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U.S. artillery units train to defeat drones and deliver rapid fire
Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery sharpened their artillery skills and adapted to modern battlefield threats during annual training from June 6-21, 2025. The exercises emphasized core competencies with the M109 Paladin howitzer while integrating lessons learned from recent deployments about countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Returning from mobilizations alongside the 1st Battalion,…
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