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Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all [...]
Counter-drone System

Japan received proposals from 38 firms for its interceptor drone acquisition program.

Thirty-eight companies have told Japan’s government they can build a drone that shoots down other drones, and the country’s defense chief wants one flying within weeks rather than years. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi disclosed the [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost.

Boeing has introduced a series of upgrades to its MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned combat aircraft, aimed at increasing payload capacity and expanding mission flexibility. Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.DateSeptember 18, 2025Australia’s [...]
Europe

Russian troops have a 20-to 35-minute life expectancy at the front line.

Russian troops in some areas of the Ukrainian frontline can expect to live for between 20 to 35 minutes due to rising drone attacks, according to an estimate from Russian military bloggers. Bayraktar TB2 could [...]