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August 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Taiwan Plans Construction of 1,300+ Kuai Chi USVs

Taiwan plans to acquire 1,320 domestically built Kuai Chi attack uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) over the next five years, according to the Taipei Times. The vessels will be delivered...

August 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Australia, UK Introduce Copperhead Affordable ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Munition

The defense technology agencies of Australia and the UK are collaborating to develop low-cost guided weapon systems under the Copperhead Project Arrangement, signed in February. The UK announced the...

August 26, 2025
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US Air Force Selects Red 6 AR Tech for Virtual F-16 Training

The US Air Force has awarded a contract to Red 6, a Florida-based augmented reality (AR) solutions company, to provide its Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) for the...

August 26, 2025
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Thailand Acquires Saab Gripen E/F Jets to Upgrade Fleet

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has finalized a 5.3-billion kronor ($500 million) agreement with Saab to supply four Gripen fighter jets to Thailand. The package includes three Gripen E and...

August 26, 2025
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India Unveils First MALE Drone With 3,000 km Endurance

Bengaluru-based defense technology startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has introduced India’s first indigenous medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) autonomous combat drone. The AI-powered FWD Kaal Bhairava boasts an endurance of...

August 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Indonesia, US & Allies Kick Off Combined Military Exercises

Indonesia and the US began more than a week of joint military drills known as “Super Garuda Shield,” bringing together forces from 11 countries to strengthen stability across the...

August 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

US-Singapore Collaboration Develops 36-Meter Multi-Role Warship

Eureka Naval Craft of the United States is joining forces with Singapore’s Strategic Marine to produce a next-generation line of modular warships in Asia, with the US Navy and...

August 25, 2025
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Korean Air & LIG Nex1 Compete to Develop South Korea’s First EW Aircraft

South Korea’s Block-I EW aircraft program, a $1.31B initiative for the country’s first major electronic attack platform, has attracted a joint bid from Korean Air and LIG Nex1. Scheduled...

August 25, 2025
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UK Acquires Six Land Ceptor Launchers to Strengthen Air Defense

MBDA has secured a £118M ($160M) contract from the UK MoD to supply six Land Ceptor missile launchers. Along with the launchers, the three-year contract covers 12 fire unit...

August 25, 2025
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MSM North America Plans State-of-the-Art Ammunition Plant in Iowa

MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group, will construct the $632M Future Artillery Complex for the US Army at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. Slated for completion in 40...