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August 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Adds Two Homegrown Drones and Wheeled Tank Prototype to Arsenal

In a push for greater defense self-reliance, Taiwan has rolled out two new indigenous drones along with a prototype wheeled tank. A Military News Agency video highlighted the systems,...

US Navy Launches Effort to Harness AI and Data as Weapons

The US Navy is launching a new plan to leverage data and AI as weapons, enabling rapid conversion of sensor feeds into battlefield tactics, system enhancements, and timely software...

Elbit Secures $1.6B European Contract for Weapons and C4ISR Systems

Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor, has signed a $1.6-billion agreement to deliver advanced military technologies to a European client across a five-year period. The contract covers two main...

Asia-Pacific Nation Orders Hundreds of SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 Systems

An Asia-Pacific customer has placed a significant order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems from Israeli company SMARTSHOOTER. Designed for counter-small drone operations and accurate ground-target strikes,...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan Builds ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile to Strengthen Maritime Defense

In an effort to bolster naval security, Taiwan is moving forward with a new long-range cruise missile project, referred to as the “carrier killer.” The missile is expected to...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

US Air Force Eyes AI-Enhanced Training to Replace Traditional War Maps

The era of static wargaming may soon end for the US Air Force (USAF). The service has issued a Request for Information seeking an AI-driven SaaS wargaming solution designed...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Poland Secures $3.8B Agreement With US for F-16 Fleet Upgrade

Warsaw has finalized a $3.8-billion agreement with Washington to modernize its fleet of 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 fighter jets, bringing them up to the F-16V Block 72 configuration....

August 14, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Rheinmetall Signs $292M Contract to Support Czech Military Vehicles

Prague has signed a seven-year contract with Rheinmetall worth up to €250 million ($292 million) to provide comprehensive support for 42 Leopard 2A4 battle tanks and two Bergepanzer 3...