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7 October

North Korea Unveils Own Version of Russia’s Pantsir Missile Defense System

North Korea has rolled out a new short-range air defense system, but its design seems to draw inspiration from a very familiar source.

6 October

Europe

The Inguar-3 armored vehicle driving through a soil pathway with a forest background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine’s Next-Gen Armored Vehicle Shrugs Off Triple Drone Strikes

Ukrainian troops reported an achievement of the country’s Inguar-3 armored vehicle: shrugging off three direct strikes in quick succession.

1 October

Europe

Saab's Loke concept, a green TGB15 truck with a Trackfire remote weapon station mounted on the back

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Saab’s Loke Counter-Drone System Makes NATO Debut After Record-Build Timeline

Sweden’s new counter-drone system went from an 84-day development sprint to its first NATO deployment, where it defended facilities in Poland.

1 October

Europe

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Rapid-Deploy Smart Masts Keep Ukrainian Drones Connected Under Fire

Ukrainian team 1ms has unveiled a rapid-deploy solution for continuous drone communications on the frontline.

Sep- 2025 -

23 September

Europe

A green VATAG robotic vehicle unit against a white background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Turns to New AI-Enabled Robotic Vehicle for Two-Ton Battlefield Logistics

A new heavy unmanned ground vehicle is hitting Ukrainian battlefields to support frontline operations.

18 September

Americas

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Awards Kopin $15.4M for AR MicroLED Displays

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4-million contract to build “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality displays for soldiers.

16 September

Land

Taliban personnel holding guns and phones while riding on the back of a truck

Staff Writer With AFP

Pakistan Military Kills 31 Militants, as Presence Increases

Pakistan killed 31 local Taliban militants in two separate operations near the border with Afghanistan.

15 September

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

From Forests to Snow: Patria Launches TRACKX, Its ‘Ultimate’ All-Terrain Vehicle

Patria has introduced TRACKX, a tracked all-terrain vehicle the company describes as its “ultimate” platform for extreme battlefield mobility.

12 September

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

MBDA Unmasks One-Way Effector, Rapid-Strike Missiles at DSEI 2025

MBDA has brought a packed slate of new defense systems to this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International convention in London.

11 September

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Australia Debuts 100kW Laser Weapon Built to Burn Through Drone Swarms

Australia has unveiled a high-energy laser weapon designed to disrupt the sensors of drones ranging from small quadcopters to larger uncrewed aircraft.

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