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August 12, 2025
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Mack Defense to Supply 450 Additional M917A3 Dump Trucks to US Army

Mack Defense has been awarded a contract to build up to 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs) for the US Army, a deal valued at up to $221.8 million....

August 12, 2025
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KNDS Showcases Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank Featuring Remote Turret and Enhanced Firepower

KNDS has unveiled the second prototype of its advanced Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank during trials in Germany, according to video footage released on the Militär- und Landtechnik...

August 12, 2025
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First Domestically Built Boxer Armored Vehicle Delivered to British Army

The British Army has officially received its first 8×8 Boxer armored vehicle built entirely in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in domestic defense manufacturing. The vehicle, revealed...

US Army Tests Laser-Based Starshield Communication Technology

US Army Reserve troops have begun deploying SpaceX’s Starshield communication system to boost battlefield decision-making capabilities. The advanced platform, developed from SpaceX’s Starlink technology, provides a secure and resilient...

Elbit Secures $260M in Contracts to Deliver Advanced Airborne Weapons to Israel MoD

Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced securing two contracts valued at approximately $260 million to supply advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The agreements mark a...

August 11, 2025
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US Clears Potential Sale of 60 JLTVs to Canada

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Canada involving Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) worth an estimated $160 million. The package includes up to...

August 11, 2025
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United States Authorizes Upgrade for Australia’s ISREW Aircraft

The US State Department has approved a potential Baseline 2 upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft. The upgrade package includes equipment and...

August 11, 2025
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UAE and South Korea Strengthen Defense Partnership Through KF-21 ‘Friendship Flight’

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently conducted a joint test flight of Seoul’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, highlighting the...

August 11, 2025
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Algeria Expected to Acquire Russia’s Su-34M Fighter Aircraft

Russia is reportedly producing Sukhoi Su-34M supersonic combat aircraft for Algeria, supporting earlier claims of a defense agreement between Moscow and an unnamed foreign partner. Analysis by Seoul-based Military...

August 10, 2025
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Havelsan Adds Indigenous AI to ADVENT Combat Management System

HAVELSAN, a prominent Turkish defense technology provider specializing in advanced software solutions, is upgrading its Network-Enabled Data Integrated Combat Management System (ADVENT) with state-of-the-art national artificial intelligence technology. This...