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HII to Extend US Navy’s Lionfish Undersea Drone Production

HII has signed a contract to continue building unmanned underwater vehicles as part of the US Navy’s Lionfish program, expanding an effort that could grow to 200 platforms valued at more than $347 million.

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Russia Puts Finland on Nuclear Target List After Weapons Law Change

Russia has added Finland to its list of potential nuclear targets after the Nordic country approved legislation allowing the import of nuclear weapons.

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Russia Develops Bullet That Splits Into Three Mid-Flight to Hit Drones

As drones continue to reshape the battlefield, Russia is introducing a new countermeasure: an anti-drone round that splits into three projectiles after firing to widen its engagement area.

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Netherlands Signs $34M Deal to Build Next-Gen Integration Software for Drones

The Netherlands has signed a 30-million euro agreement with Dutch firm Intelic to develop the software backbone for its next-generation unmanned systems ecosystem.

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Swedish Firm Presents ‘Radio-Silent’ Drone That Destroys Other Drones

A drone interceptor measuring only 1 foot long has emerged as a Swedish startup’s lightweight solution for countering aerial threats.

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New AI Tool Could Keep Military Systems Protected From Grid Instability

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are tackling power grid instability as the rapid expansion of AI data centers increases the risk of sudden voltage drops that could disrupt critical infrastructure, including military installations.

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Tiny Robot Tows 53,000-Pound US Army Truck in Eye-Catching Demo

A new demonstration from US firm AZAK offers a glimpse into how tiny unmanned ground vehicles could reshape battlefield logistics.

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Anduril to Establish Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile Production Hub in Poland 

Anduril and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. have announced that they will establish a production facility for the surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

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US Counter-Drone Task Force Selects AV’s Titan MS Surveillance System

The Pentagon’s dedicated unit tasked with acquiring and fielding counter-drone solutions has tapped AV to supply its Titan MS surveillance system.

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Two Soldiers Killed in Ambush in India’s Restive Northeast

Two Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush by militants in the country's troubled northeastern Manipur state, officials said, as violence continues to grip the far-flung region.

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