August, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

August 12, 2025
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British Army Gets First UK Boxer Vehicle

London has marked a major defense manufacturing milestone with the British Army’s delivery of its first home-built Boxer armored personnel carrier. Assembled at Telford by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land,...

Army Trials Laser-Based Starshield System

US Army Reserve troops are now using SpaceX’s advanced Starshield communications system on the battlefield. The laser-powered solution delivers ultra-fast global data transmission, with upload speeds ranging from 300–500...

Israel orders $260M Elbit munitions

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has awarded Elbit Systems two contracts worth a combined $260 million to deliver newly developed airborne munitions. These are designed to address emerging operational challenges...

August 11, 2025
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Canada approved for US JLTVs

Ottawa has secured US authorization for the acquisition of up to 60 JLTVs and nine cargo trailers in a deal worth $160 million. The package features advanced communications gear,...

August 11, 2025
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Australia cleared for ISREW boost

The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency confirmed US State Department approval for a $404 million modernization of Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine fleet. The program will introduce new systems, provide parts,...

August 11, 2025
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UAE, S. Korea boost military ties

In a move underscoring growing defense ties, South Korea and the UAE tested the KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base, following an April 2025 deal for broad defense...

August 11, 2025
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Algeria eyes Russian Su‑34Ms

Russia is now producing the first foreign-bound batch of Su-34M fighters for Algeria, verified by satellite imagery showing distinctive brown-and-yellow camouflage aligned with Algerian geography. This production is tied...

August 10, 2025
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