G.Krish - defencenews.online

August 12, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

Israeli XR Firm Launches AI Neural Interface to Enhance Battlefield Operations

Israeli XR technology company Wearable Devices is creating touchless control systems that allow soldiers to operate mission-critical equipment using natural, gesture-based commands — entirely hands-free. Equipped with proprietary sensors,...

Estonia Aims for $4B EU Loan to Support Joint Rearmament Effort

Estonia intends to secure up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in loans, backed by the European Commission, to strengthen its defense capabilities through joint arms purchases with allied...

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Secures Large-Scale German Military Contract

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro deal with the German Armed Forces for Skyranger self-propelled air defense systems by the end of 2025. According to CEO Armin Papperger, the...

August 12, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Mack Defense to Supply US Army With 450 More M917A3 Dump Trucks

Mack Defense has been awarded a contract to deliver up to 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs) to the US Army. Valued at up to $221.8 million, the agreement...

August 12, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Contract Awarded to Edge Autonomy for Long-Range Recon Drone Development

The US Army has chosen Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system for the prototype phase of its Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. The initiative seeks a highly portable...

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 11, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

UAE and South Korea Strengthen Defense Links With KF-21 Joint Flight

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have conducted a joint test of Seoul’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, highlighting their deepening defense...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Washington Clears Upgrade Deal for Australia’s MC-55A ISREW Fleet

Washington has approved a potential Baseline 2 upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine ISREW aircraft, advancing a Foreign Military Sale worth an estimated $404 million. Australia’s request includes a package...

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

Washington Authorizes Potential Sale of 60 JLTVs to Canada

Washington has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Canada involving Joint Light Tactical Vehicles worth an estimated $160 million. The Canadian request includes up to 60 JLTVs, nine...

Elbit Wins $260M in Contracts to Deliver Advanced Airborne Munitions to Israel

Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded two contracts totaling approximately $260 million to deliver advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense. The agreements aim to strengthen the...