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Sep- 2025 -

4 September

China Unveils ‘Most Powerful’ Laser Weapon Yet, Signals Naval Role

China has revealed its new LY-1 high-power laser weapon during its biggest military victory day parade yet in Beijing, marking the system’s first official appearance.

3 September

Middle East

Israeli Merkava tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon.

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Taps Rafael-Elbit Venture to Boost Domestic Infrared Sensor Production

Israel has signed a $155-million contract with a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems joint venture to expand local production of advanced infrared sensors.

1 September

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

China’s Take on IVAS? New AR Goggles Let Tank Crews ‘See Through’ Armor

China has developed augmented reality headsets for armored vehicle crews, aiming to give commanders, drivers, and gunners a clearer view of the battlefield and faster reaction times.

1 September

Technology

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

UK Firm G&H to Bring AI Vision and Laser Threat Detection to DSEI 2025

UK-based Gooch & Housego will roll out a slate of defense tech at DSEI 2025, highlighting advances in AI vision systems, laser threat detection, and precision optics.

Aug- 2025 -

26 August

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

AI-Driven Cheetah HS Sensor Hits 260,000 FPS for Next-Gen Surveillance, Targeting

California-based AIStorm and Israel’s Tower Semiconductor are pushing battlefield imaging into overdrive with the Cheetah HS sensor, embedding AI directly into the chip to capture up to 260,000 frames per second.

13 August

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Wearable for US Troops Packs 25 Mini-Detectors for Vitals, Hazard Tracking

US Special Operations Forces will soon get a new chest-worn sensor capable of tracking vital signs and detecting dangerous gases or chemicals, all at the same time.

12 August

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Skylark’s ARIES System Exposes RF-Silent ‘Dark Drones’ in Field Demo

Skylark Labs showcased a leap forward in counter-drone tech, successfully spotting and identifying elusive radio-silent “dark drones.”

Jul- 2025 -

29 July

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Raytheon Rolls Out Next-Gen Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

RTX’s Raytheon has launched a high-definition targeting system designed to boost visibility and speed up decision-making for US Navy helicopter crews operating in high-risk zones.

24 July

Business