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Greece’s Land Forces to Get Switchblade Loitering Weapons and Advanced Rocket...

Greece is actively modernizing its military capabilities with two significant procurements. Firstly, the Government Council for Foreign and Defense Affairs, known as KYSEA, has approved the purchase of...

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The PLA’s Global Power Play: A Deep Dive Into China’s Military Strategy and...

The US Department of Defense’s annual report on Chinese military and security developments was presented to Congress today. In this post and podcast, we dissect the report, which isn’t just another...

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XTEND Defense Secures $8.8M Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Loitering Munitions

XTEND, an AI-driven drone technology expert, has been awarded an $8.8 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to supply VR-operated Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small...

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Slovakia Acquires Israeli BARAK MX Air Defense Systems for €560 million

Representatives of the Israeli and Slovakian Defense ministries have Signed a 560 million Euro Agreement to deliver the Barak MX Integrated Air Defense System Produced by IAI. Barak MX and Barak 8 air...

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UK Military Tests Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon System for...

The British Armed Forces have successfully tested a revolutionary Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) capable of neutralizing drone swarms at a fraction of conventional defense costs. The...

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Controp: Defining Clarity with End-to-End EO/IR Solutions

Founded in the late 1980s, Controp has evolved from a boutique electro-optical house to a global provider of integrated EO/IR solutions. Leveraging advanced optics, sophisticated stabilization, and...

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Moving Forward With Golden Dome for America Missile Defense Initiative

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. A significant new defense initiative, dubbed “Golden Dome for America,” was launched on January 27 by President Donald Trump via an executive...

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Rocket Systems & Production Dynamics: Meeting Surging Demand

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. The critical role of long-range precision fires, particularly Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), demonstrated in recent conflicts, continues to...

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DefenseTech Brief | April 21, 2025

This week’s DefenseTech Brief captures a defense landscape in flux—driven by urgent needs for missile defense, advanced autonomy, and sovereign production capabilities. Across domains and continents,...

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Defense Tech Market Brief – Q1 2025

The first quarter of 2025 showcased the continued strength and strategic depth of the U.S. defense technology sector. Leading defense contractors posted resilient results supported by deep order...

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Active Protection Systems (APS) – An Evolving Shield

 Modern warfare, especially lessons from Ukraine, highlights the critical need for Active Protection Systems (APS) on armored vehicles. Dive into the evolving world of APS with this detailed overview...

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The New Air War: How Rapid and Cheap Manufacturing of Drones and Missiles Are...

How One-Way Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (OWA-UAVs), often dubbed "kamikaze drones," and sophisticated loitering munitions are "democratizing" air power through low cost and agile manufacturing...

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The Autonomous Artillery Revolution: Reshaping Modern Firepower

The battlefield is undergoing a quiet revolution as artillery sheds its human crews. Driven by the harsh realities of modern conflict and the critical need for survivability, autonomous fire support...

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Israel Pursues Loitering Weapons for Main Battle Tanks

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) is evaluating initial proposals from some local companies to decide what types of loitering weapon systems will be deployed on Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF)...

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Navy Advances Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile Program with Successful Cold-Gas...

Last week, the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) reached a significant milestone in the development of its sea-based hypersonic capability with a successful end-to-end flight test of the...

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U.S. Army 2025 Restructuring: Strategic Realignment and Industrial Impact

The U.S. Army’s 2025 restructuring marks a decisive pivot—from legacy platforms to precision fires, autonomy, and rapid mobility. While this transformation opens new opportunities in missiles, drones,...

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Rheinmetall Showcase Enhanced SSW40 Grenade Rifle at DEFEA 2025

Rheinmetall showcased its enhanced SSW40 grenade rifle at DEFEA 2025, a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 40mm launcher with advanced fire control and planned support for programmable airburst munitions....

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