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US Greenlights $1.98B Anti-Drone Sale to Kuwait

The US State Department has cleared a $1.98-billion foreign military sale of counter-unmanned aerial system platforms to Kuwait.

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AUKUS Kicks Off First Pillar 2 Initiative With Joint Undersea Drone Development

Australia, the UK, and the US have launched a joint program to develop advanced technologies for unmanned underwater vehicles, marking the first major initiative under the AUKUS Pillar 2 strategy.

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UK Refocuses Training Program for Ukrainian Troops on Advanced Military Skills

The UK has announced it is revamping Operation Interflex, focusing on specialized military training for Ukrainian forces.

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US Army Awards Contracts for Next-Gen 155mm Projectile 

The US Army has issued multiple contracts under its Extended Range Artillery Projectile program to develop a next-generation 155mm munition.

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Poland Seeks Permanent US Military Base on Its Territory 

Poland has formally proposed hosting a permanent US military base, with bilateral discussions currently ongoing.

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NATO DIANA Selects First Five Companies for Mission Track Program

NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has selected the first five companies for its new Mission Track program.

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China, Russia Push Forward Joint Heavy-Lift Helicopter Project 

Russia and China have advanced a long-planned joint project to develop a next-generation heavy-lift helicopter.

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Japan Contributes $14.7M to NATO Military Procurement Program for Ukraine

Japan pledged $14.7 million to NATO’s Ukraine assistance fund, supporting the purchase of military equipment for Kyiv’s defense needs.

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Small Drones Begin Pouring In Under Pentagon’s ‘Drone Dominance’ Push

The Pentagon has begun receiving small first-person view drones ordered through Gauntlet 1 of the “Drone Dominance” program, a $1-billion initiative aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost, expendable unmanned systems.

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Moog Introduces Vengeance Counter-UAS Platform for High-Tempo Missions

New York-based Moog Inc. is betting on a new modular counter-unmanned aerial system built around a multi-layered engagement suite to fend off evolving aerial threats.

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