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August 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

First UK-Built Boxer Armored Vehicle Delivered to British Army

The British Army has officially received its first fully UK-built 8×8 Boxer armored vehicle, unveiled earlier this year at an international conference. Produced at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land’s Telford...

August 12, 2025
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New Product Launches

US Army Experiments With Laser-Based Starshield Comms System

US Army Reserve troops have started operating SpaceX’s Starshield communications system to boost battlefield decision-making capabilities. The laser-powered system provides high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity anywhere in the world, delivering upload...

August 11, 2025
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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...

August 11, 2025
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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...

August 11, 2025
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R&D

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
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Mergers & JV

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
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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
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R&D

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
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New Product Launches

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
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New Product Launches

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...