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August 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Australian Defense Firm Awarded Contract for High-Power 100kW Counter-Drone Laser

Electro Optic Systems (EOS), an Australian defense technology leader, has secured a 71.4-million-euro ($83 million) contract to supply a next-generation laser-based counter-drone weapon. A European NATO country, whose identity...

August 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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...

August 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

August 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Spain Leans Toward European Jets, Rejects F-35 Procurement

The Spanish government has opted against purchasing US-manufactured F-35 fighter jets and will instead invest in European-made military aircraft, according to an official statement from the defense ministry. The...

August 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Delhi Rules Out Plans to Procure South Korean KF-21 Aircraft

India has officially ruled out South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet from its current plan to procure up to 114 advanced multi-role aircraft. Media reports earlier hinted at the...

August 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Marine Corps Taps Kongsberg for ACV-30 Remote Turret Systems

The US Marine Corps has awarded a $118 million contract to Norway-based Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace for the delivery of remote weapon turrets for its ACV-30 amphibious vehicle fleet....

August 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Weighs Lockheed and Raytheon Proposals for Autonomous Launcher Initiative

The US Army’s Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program has attracted defense giants Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, both of whom have confirmed their bids for the project. While acknowledging...

August 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan to Supply 11 Modern Warships to Strengthen Australian Navy

Australia will modernize its navy by acquiring 11 stealthy Mogami-class frigates from Japan, marking a $6 billion agreement over ten years. The ships, designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, beat...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Thai Government Finalizes $600 Million Contract for Swedish Combat Aircraft

The Royal Thai Air Force has finalized the purchase of four Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, valued at $600 million. The approval follows closely on the...