August, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

F-35 Program Secures $2.8B Engines From Pratt & Whitney

RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has finalized a multi-year engine deal valued at $2.8 billion to deliver F135 engines for the global F-35 program. The contract spans 141 propulsion units...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Taiwan to Mass-Produce 1,300 Kuai Chi USVs

Taipei has announced a bold plan to deploy over 1,300 Kuai Chi unmanned surface vessels within five years, reflecting its strategy to bolster asymmetric maritime capabilities. The USVs will...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Copperhead ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Weapon Unveiled by UK, Australia

Canberra and London are deepening defense ties through the Copperhead project, a collaborative effort to design a field-adaptable missile system. Combining Australia’s Sharktooth small missile with the UK’s modular...

Red 6 AR Chosen to Train F-16 Pilots in Sim Combat

The USAF is introducing augmented reality combat training with Red 6’s ATARS system, designed to let pilots fly against virtual adversaries in real-time airspace. Integrated into the F-16 Fighting...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Thai Air Force Modernizes With Saab Gripen Fighters

Thailand has opted for Saab’s Gripen E/F fighters in a $500M contract, signaling a clear preference for the Swedish jet over competing offers like the F-16. The order includes...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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India Launches 3,000km-Range Indigenous MALE Drone

India has unveiled its first homegrown MALE drone, the AI-enabled Kaal Bhairava, a breakthrough in unmanned combat technology. Built by Flying Wedge Defence, the system combines 30-hour flight time...

August 25, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

US, Indonesia, Allies Begin Major Military Drills

The annual Super Garuda Shield joint exercises are underway in Indonesia, led by the US and Indonesian armed forces with participation from 11 partner countries. More than 5,400 troops...

August 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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