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August 13, 2025
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Lockheed Expands F-16 Block 70 Ties With Philippines

Lockheed Martin is strengthening its industrial ties with the Philippines through its F-16 Block 70 proposal for the country’s Multi-Role Fighter program. Partnering with Southern Methodist University’s Center for...

USAF Launches $99M AI Project for Smarter Target Tracking

The US Air Force is advancing its $99-million Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI (ATA-AI) initiative, launched in July 2024, to counter increasingly sophisticated threats. The program focuses on building...

German Armed Forces Select Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 for Significant Procurement

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro contract with the German Armed Forces for its Skyranger self-propelled air defense systems by the end of 2025. According to CEO Armin Papperger,...

Estonia Pursues $4 Billion Defense Loan as Part of EU Rearmament Initiative

Estonia is preparing to secure up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in financing, with the backing of the European Commission, to enhance its defense capabilities through joint weapons...

August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Edge Autonomy Wins Contract to Develop Long-Range Reconnaissance Drone

The US Army has chosen Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for the Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program’s prototype phase. This selection marks a key step in...

August 12, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Israeli XR Technology Company Introduces AI-Powered Neural Interface for Military Use

Israeli extended reality (XR) technology developer Wearable Devices is working on an innovative touchless control system that enables soldiers to manage mission-critical equipment through natural, gesture-based commands—completely hands-free. The...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...