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August 12, 2025
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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...

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...

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,...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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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Air Platforms
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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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Land Platforms
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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...

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 10, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
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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...

Hanwha Launches Full-Scale Production of AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter

Hanwha Systems has unveiled its first active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to enter mass production, designed specifically for the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 next-generation fighter. The...