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August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Philippines Strengthens F-16 Block 70 Deal With Lockheed

In support of its F-16 Block 70 proposal for the Philippine Multi-Role Fighter program, Lockheed Martin is expanding its partnership with the country’s defense sector. The company is teaming...

$99M AI Project to Advance USAF Target Tracking System

Pushing forward with its high-tech modernization goals, the US Air Force is investing $99 million in the Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI (ATA-AI) program, first unveiled in July 2024....

Skyranger 30 From Rheinmetall Secures Large-Scale German Military Contract

By late 2025, Rheinmetall anticipates securing a major Skyranger air defense system order from the German military, valued at 6–8 billion euros ($6.9–$9.2 billion). CEO Armin Papperger described it...

$4 Billion Defense Loan Sought by Estonia Under EU Joint Rearmament Scheme

The Estonian government intends to take out a loan of up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.1 billion), supported by the European Commission, to fund a series of joint arms...

August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Long-Range Recon Drone Development Project Secured by Edge Autonomy

Edge Autonomy has been awarded a contract to supply its VXE30 Stalker drone for the prototype phase of the US Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. The initiative is...

August 12, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

AI Neural Interface From Israeli XR Firm Aims to Enhance Battlefield Operations

Wearable Devices, an Israeli firm specializing in extended reality (XR) solutions, is developing gesture-controlled military technology that removes the need for physical touch when operating mission-critical equipment. By responding...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders 450 More M917A3 Dump Trucks From Mack Defense

The US Army has contracted Mack Defense to supply up to 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks, with the agreement valued at $221.8 million. The trucks will replace older models...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Unveiled by KNDS With Upgraded Firepower and Remote Turret

In Germany, KNDS has presented the second prototype of its upgraded Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank, footage of which appeared on the Militär- und Landtechnik Klaus Schröder YouTube...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
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British Army Inducts First Locally Produced Boxer Armored Vehicle

The UK Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of its first home-built 8×8 Boxer armored vehicle, produced at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land’s Telford plant. First showcased in January at...

Laser-Enabled Starshield Communication System Undergoing US Army Trials

The US Army Reserve has officially started field operations using SpaceX’s Starshield communication network, aiming to improve the speed and accuracy of battlefield decision-making. Built as a militarized adaptation...