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Raytheon to Supply Antennas for US Frontline Directed Energy Weapon

Raytheon signed a contract to deliver antenna prototypes for the Directed Energy Frontline Electromagnetic Neutralization & Defeat program.

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Israel Deploys Urban Kamikaze Drone Against Hamas Brigade

The Israel Defense Force deployed a cutting-edge kamikaze drone for the first time in an offensive role in Gaza last week.

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US Completes ‘No Touch’ Demo of Future Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Engine

The US Navy has completed a continuous power evaluation of a 1550-kilowatt diesel generator for large unmanned surface vessel operations.

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Russia Develops Miniaturized Drone-Mounted ‘Friend or Foe’ System

Russia’s RPC Pulsar has developed a drone-fitted identification, friend or foe system to avoid friendly fire.

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General Dynamics Wins $1.3B Canadian Army C4ISR Contracts

General Dynamics has been awarded contracts totaling $1.3 billion to support the Canadian Army’s C4ISR system.

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Spain Orders 16 Airbus Military Aircraft

European aerospace giant Airbus said it would build 16 military aircraft in Spain in a deal with the country's defense ministry worth $1.9 million.

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Philippines Gets Advanced Air Surveillance Radar From Japan

The Philippines has acquired an advanced radar system from Japan to bolster its air surveillance capability.

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AFRL, Georgia Institutions to Research Flu Virus Protection for Soldiers

AFRL has partnered with Georgia institutions to design a bacteria strain that can boost immune recognition of influenza in warfighters.

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US Army Downsizing Black Hawk Helicopter Fleet: Report

The US Army will begin downsizing its fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters as it prepares for the arrival of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.

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South Korea to Develop AI-Based Naval Mine Detection System

South Korea’s Hanwha Systems is looking to enhance the country’s naval mine detection capability by developing a new system that leverages artificial intelligence.

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