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August 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Philippines Inducts Five New Black Hawks From Lockheed Martin

Philippines Adds Five S-70i Black Hawks to Air Fleet The Philippine Air Force has received five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, continuing its phased acquisition...

August 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

Czechia Greenlights Acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 Battle Tanks

Prague Greenlights Leopard 2A8 Tank Deal Worth $1.56 Billion The Czech Republic has authorized the acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from KNDS Deutschland, valued at 32.76 billion koruna...

Kongsberg Wins Initial Export Deals for Australia-Built NSM Launchers

Australia to Build NSM Launchers and Consoles for European Allies Kongsberg Defence Australia has signed contracts to supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and control consoles to European nations,...

August 18, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

US Army’s LTAMDS Radar Achieves Multiple Milestones in Missile Test

The US Army has advanced its Patriot radar replacement, the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), through a successful series of tests at White Sands Missile Range....

August 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Australia, Hong Kong Develop Drone Defense Modeled on Wolf Pack Tactics

A joint team from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is designing a multi-tiered UAV defense solution against persistent...

August 18, 2025
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Plans to Reclassify Small Drones as Consumables to Speed Procurement

Taiwan plans to classify small drones as “consumables” to streamline acquisition and ensure easier access for military units. The initiative follows a US model announced in July, which treated...

August 18, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

US Navy Burke-Class Destroyer Spotted With Coyote Drone Interceptors

A recent image confirms that the USS Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, has been equipped with Coyote drone interceptors, marking a significant addition to the Navy’s counter-UAV arsenal. The...

August 18, 2025
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Soldier Systems

SC-Based Company to Add Anti-Hazard Fabrics to Military CBRN Gear

South Carolina’s Tetramer Technologies has been awarded a $12.5 million defense contract to develop combat suits that incorporate metal-organic framework (MOF) bead technology, significantly improving protection against CBRN hazards....

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Germany Targets 8,000 Military Drones by 2029 Amid Cautious Expansion

Germany aims to field about 8,300 drones by 2029, a modest buildup when compared with NATO partners who are scaling up their autonomous fleets in response to intensifying global...

South Korea Advances AI-Powered Military Logistics Through Willog Collaboration

As part of its defense modernization drive, South Korea is expanding AI applications in military logistics to improve efficiency and automation. Technology firm Willog, headquartered in Seoul, has signed...