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August 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Algeria Expected to Acquire Russia’s Su-34M Combat Aircraft

Russia is reportedly producing Sukhoi Su-34M supersonic combat aircraft for Algeria, reinforcing earlier claims of a defense agreement between Moscow and an unnamed partner. Analysis of satellite and open-source...

August 10, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Combat Service and Support Equipment

Havelsan Adds Domestic AI Technology to ADVENT Combat Management Platform

HAVELSAN, a key player in Turkey’s defense sector, is upgrading its Network-Enabled Data Integrated Combat Management System (ADVENT) with homegrown artificial intelligence technology. The enhancement is intended to address...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Slovakian Company Unveils Updated Design of ‘Wolf’ Anti-Drone Vehicle

Slovakia’s DefTech has released a fresh image of the Wolf 25 AD, a modular “drone hunter” system designed to counter both airborne threats and ground targets. Mounted on an...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

BDT UK Presents New Beretta and Sako Rifles as L85 Replacement

BDT UK has showcased the Beretta New Assault Rifle Platform alongside a Sako AR-15-style weapon in its campaign to replace the British Armed Forces’ long-serving standard-issue rifle. The initiative...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

MDA Space to Deliver Naval Drones for Canada’s Halifax-Class Frigates

Ontario-based defense contractor MDA Space has secured contracts worth 66 million Canadian dollars ($48 million) to deliver unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class guided missile...

Hanwha Launches Mass-Produced AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter

Hanwha Systems has rolled out its first mass-production active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to support the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 fighter program. The unveiling, held at...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Greyshark AUV Links With Rheinmetall’s AI System to Enhance Subsea Operations

EUROATLAS has partnered with Rheinmetall to integrate the Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) into Battlesuite, an AI-powered command system designed for coordinated coastal and undersea operations. Engineered for extended...

Rheinmetall Signs Deal to Deliver Munitions to Lithuania, Grenades to Estonia

Rheinmetall has secured new infantry ammunition contracts with Estonia and Lithuania, totaling €33 million ($38 million) in value. Estonia Agreement Estonia signed a framework deal worth approximately €17 million...

August 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

Taiwan to Acquire Tens of Thousands of Boron Carbide Plates for Troop Protection

Taiwan plans to procure 48,000 boron carbide ceramic armor plates for its military, according to a report by the Taipei Times. The ballistic plates will be integrated into personal...

August 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Anduril Ships First Altius Kamikaze Drones to Taiwan, Grows Indo-Pacific Footprint

Anduril Industries has delivered the first batch of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan, just six months after signing a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) agreement in 2024. The rapid delivery...