August, 2025 - internationaldefencenews.com

New Design of Slovakian ‘Wolf’ Drone Interceptor Vehicle Unveiled

DefTech of Slovakia has released a new image showcasing the Wolf 25 AD, a modular defense vehicle purpose-built for countering drones as well as engaging ground targets. The system...

BDT UK Unveils Beretta, Sako Rifles as Future Replacement for British L85

In a bid to equip the British Armed Forces with a modern infantry weapon, BDT UK has revealed two advanced firearm systems — the Beretta New Assault Rifle Platform...

August 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall’s AI Battlesuite Gains Greyshark AUV for Enhanced Underwater Operations

In a strategic collaboration, EUROATLAS and Rheinmetall have agreed to integrate the Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) into Battlesuite, an AI-enabled control platform designed to manage coordinated operations in...

Canadian Navy to Receive Shipborne Drones from MDA Space for Halifax Vessels

MDA Space, a defense firm headquartered in Ontario, has been awarded contracts totaling 66 million Canadian dollars ($48 million) to provide unmanned aerial systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s...

Hanwha Begins Mass Manufacturing AESA Radar for South Korea’s KF-21 Aircraft

South Korea’s Hanwha Systems has commenced mass production of its first active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, built to equip the country’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. The unveiling at...

Lithuania to Receive 40mm Rounds, Estonia Hand Grenades Under Rheinmetall Deal

Estonia and Lithuania have awarded Rheinmetall ammunition supply contracts worth a combined 33 million euros ($38 million). Estonia signed a framework deal for hand grenades, with splinter grenades arriving...

Taiwan Receives First Altius Kamikaze Drones from Anduril Amid Regional Growth

Anduril Industries has handed over the first batch of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan, fulfilling part of a 2024 foreign military sales contract. The delivery, completed in just half...

Taiwan to Acquire 48,000 Boron Carbide Plates for Soldier Protection

Taiwan is moving forward with a plan to acquire 48,000 boron carbide ceramic plates for its armed forces. Intended for use in protective gear, the plates are designed to...

Army Embarks on Comprehensive Overhaul to Strengthen Integrated Air, Missile & Space Defense

The US Army is undergoing a sweeping transformation to confront growing air and missile challenges from global powers like China and Russia. Their rapid advancements in space and precision...

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Lockheed Martin Develops C2 Prototype to Strengthen US Golden Dome Air & Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a C2 prototyping solution designed to speed up the US Golden Dome air and missile defense program, a concept modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome. Work...