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August 20, 2025
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Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Anti-Tank Force

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new batch of Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missiles from Israeli manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The acquisition, valued at 6 million euros...

Kongsberg Wins First Export Deal for Aussie NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has finalized two export contracts to deliver Australian-manufactured Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and advanced command-and-control consoles to European allies. The deals mark a significant milestone...

Israel Awards Elbit $260M Deal for Airborne Munitions

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts worth a combined $260 million to supply advanced airborne munitions to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The announcement underscores the company’s role as...

August 19, 2025
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Philippines Adds Five Lockheed Black Hawks to Air Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has officially received five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during a ceremony at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. These aircraft are the latest addition to...

August 19, 2025
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Czech Republic Confirms Order for 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

The Czech Republic has approved a major defense acquisition, greenlighting the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS Deutschland. The deal, valued at 32.76 billion Czech...

August 18, 2025
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South Carolina Company Introduces New Anti-Hazard Fabric for CBRN Gear

Tetramer Technologies, a South Carolina-based materials science firm, has secured a $12.5 million contract to integrate its advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) bead technology into protective combat uniforms. The initiative,...

August 18, 2025
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Germany Plans Fleet of 8,000 Military Drones by 2029

Germany is preparing to introduce about 8,300 unmanned aerial systems by 2029, though its ambitions remain relatively conservative compared to NATO partners expanding drone capabilities at a faster pace....

Willog teams with South Korea to modernize Army logistics using artificial intelligence.

To strengthen automation in defense supply chains, South Korea has partnered with Willog. The agreement focuses on embedding AI and IoT monitoring systems into the Army Supply Depot’s logistics...

August 15, 2025
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Poland secures $3.8 billion US agreement to modernize F-16 jets.

Seeking to strengthen air power, Poland has committed $3.8B in upgrading F-16s to Block 72 standards. The modernization covers sensors, simulators, infrastructure, and EW systems. Conducted largely in Bydgoszcz...

SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 fire control systems ordered in bulk by regional customer.

An Asia-Pacific customer has ordered hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems from Israel’s SMARTSHOOTER after extensive trials. The lightweight system, unveiled in 2022, applies AI and computer vision...