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Russia Unveils First-Ever Anti-Drone Rifle Simulator for Virtual Training

Students at Russia’s Southern Federal University have developed an advanced virtual training platform to simulate the use of anti-drone weapons and detection systems. The digital tool is designed to...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Places Large Order for 1,300+ Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a contract to deliver over 1,300 logistics trucks valued at €770 million ($891 million). The deal includes 963 swap-body trucks—some with...

Slovenia Expands Air Defense With Additional IRIS-T SLM Units

Slovenia has ordered two more IRIS-T SLM fire units from Germany’s Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). This follows its initial purchase of one system in...

Australia Signs Deal With Japan for 11 Cutting-Edge Warships

Australia is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the purchase of 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, in a $6 billion deal over the next decade....

Taiwan Unveils Defense Budget Focused on Drone and Missile Programs

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is preparing to submit a special defense budget ranging from NT$600 to NT$900 billion (approximately $20–30 billion), aimed at strengthening its drone and missile...

August 5, 2025
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Thailand Signs $600 Million Agreement for Swedish-Built Fighter Jets

Thailand has approved the acquisition of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, the air force announced on Tuesday. The decision comes just a week after a ceasefire was reached...

August 5, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Final Batch of C-295 Aircraft to Indian Air Force

India has received the final batch of 16 C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus, completing a major step in its airlift modernization program. The handover took place in Seville,...