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August 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

$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

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

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

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

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

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...

August 12, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

August 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Israel MoD Awards Elbit Two Deals Worth $260M for Advanced Airborne Munitions

Elbit Systems Ltd. revealed it has won two major contracts worth a combined $260 million for the delivery of advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense. The...

August 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

United States Approves Prospective Delivery of 60 JLTVs to Canadian Forces

Washington has given the green light for a potential $160 million sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to Canada. The proposed package consists of up to 60 JLTVs,...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Gives Green Light to Modernization of Australia’s ISREW Planes

Washington has given preliminary approval for Australia to receive a Baseline 2 upgrade for its MC-55A Peregrine ISREW aircraft. The package covers a wide range of support, including system...