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August 20, 2025
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Over 500 US-Philippines Military Exercises Set 2026

Washington and Manila have given the go-ahead for more than 500 joint defense activities scheduled for 2026, strengthening their alliance under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The decision emerged...

August 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Five Black Hawks Delivered to Philippine Military Fleet

Five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters have been inducted into the Philippine Air Force at Clark Air Base, strengthening the nation’s aerial fleet. The delivery is part of a...

Finland, Sweden Order Cognitive Radios From KNL

A 15-million-euro ($17.5 million) contract has been signed by Finland and Sweden with Finnish company KNL to procure Cognitive Networked High Frequency (CNHF) Manpack radios. The delivery phase is...

August 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Prague Approves Acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Prague has taken another step in modernizing its armed forces, approving the acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS Deutschland. The core purchase is valued at...

Australia-Built NSM Launchers Gain First Export Order

Kongsberg Defence Australia has achieved a landmark success by securing two major export contracts to supply Australian-made Naval Strike Missile (NSM) systems to European customers. The agreements involve both...

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New 100-Km FPV Drone From Ukraine Beats Signal Jamming

A Ukrainian company, Fold, is pioneering a new FPV drone concept that trades radio links for fiber-optic control, enabling flights of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles). The system...

Elbit Secures $260M Israeli Order for Airborne Weapons

Haifa-based Elbit Systems has announced two new contracts totaling $260 million to provide advanced airborne munitions for Israel’s Ministry of Defense. The deals reflect Israel’s continued investment in precision...

August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

LTAMDS Radar Demonstrates Breakthroughs in US Army Missile Flight Trials

The US Army has advanced its missile defense modernization efforts with a successful trial of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), designed to replace the long-serving...

August 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Coyote Drone Interceptors Deployed on US Navy Burke-Class Ship

The USS Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, has been spotted carrying Coyote drone interceptors, giving the vessel a new defensive edge against hostile UAVs. The first confirmed images, taken...

August 18, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Firm Develops Hazard-Resistant Fabric for CBRN Protective Equipment

The US Department of Defense has awarded Tetramer Technologies a $12.5 million contract to enhance protective gear with its proprietary metal-organic framework (MOF) bead technology. The effort, supported through...