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August 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Firm Creates HQ-22 Air Defense Replica for USAF

US defense contractor Torch Technologies is building full-scale replicas of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile system for US Air Force (USAF) training. The Alabama-based firm confirmed the replicas will not...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

US, Singapore Cancel Guam F-15 Deployment Plan

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that plans to station up to 12 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG fighter jets at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

August 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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

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

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

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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Land Platforms

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...