August, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

Denmark Bolsters Air Defense With PAC-3 MSE

Denmark has been cleared to purchase Patriot PAC-3 MSE air and missile defense systems worth $8.5 billion. The deal provides missiles, fire control systems, radar sets, and training infrastructure,...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

First LCU 1710 Landing Ship Joins US Navy Fleet

In Alabama, Austal USA launched LCU 1710, the lead vessel of the Navy’s LCU-1700-class. The design improves on decades-old predecessors by offering greater durability, flexibility, and transport efficiency. With...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

LCAC 114 Delivered to US Navy for Amphib Ops

Textron Systems has delivered the new LCAC 114 Ship-to-Shore Connector to the U.S. Navy following successful trials. The 92-foot vessel, powered by advanced MT7 gas turbines, retains the footprint...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Type 26 Frigates Chosen by Norway for Navy

The Royal Norwegian Navy will modernize its fleet with the acquisition of Type 26 Global Combat Ships from the UK, a landmark defense investment. The 6,900-ton frigates are engineered...

$1.7B Order Placed for APKWS II Guided Rockets

BAE Systems has secured a major $1.743 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the production of as many as 55,000 APKWS II guided rockets. Deliveries will run through 2031, supporting U.S....

Ukraine to Get $825M Missiles From US

Washington has authorized the potential transfer of 3,350 ERAM air-launched missiles valued at $825 million to Ukraine. The package, supported by European partners and guaranteed by U.S. financial backing,...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Iron Beam Laser Weapon Adapted for Aerial Platforms

Reports suggest Taiwan will produce over 1,300 Kuai Chi unmanned surface craft to strengthen maritime defenses. These USVs are envisioned for swarm operations, intelligence gathering, and sea denial missions,...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Modular EW System Prototype Slated for US Army 2026

A next-generation electronic warfare system, known as the Modular Mission Payload (MMP), will be prototyped by the US Army starting in 2026. The system is part of a broader...

India Rolls Out Indigenous Air Defense With Lasers

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out the first flight test of the IADWS, India’s latest integrated air defense shield. The system incorporates surface-to-air missiles, short-range...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

$1B Defense Industry Partnership by Bulgaria, Germany

A defense collaboration between Bulgaria and Germany, valued at over $1.1 billion, is set to transform the Balkan defense sector. Under the partnership, Bulgaria will host advanced production facilities...