August, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

New Iowa Ammo Factory to Be Built by MSM

MSM North America has been selected to build a state-of-the-art Future Artillery Complex (FAC) at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant under a $632 million US Army contract. Designed to...

August 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Xtend Supplying 5,000 Kamikaze Drones to Israel

Israel has awarded Xtend a procurement deal for 5,000 FPV attack drones, marking a significant step in expanding unmanned strike capabilities at the tactical level. Valued at approximately 20...

Ukraine to Get 3,350 US ERAM Missiles, 450km Range

Washington has authorized the supply of 3,350 ERAM long-range guided missiles to Ukraine in a package valued at $850 million, with European partners providing most of the financing. Initial...

August 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
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South Korea Eyes Poland Tank Plant for EU Market

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has signed a major follow-up contract with Poland to deliver 180 K2 Black Panther tanks worth $6.5 billion. The deal cements Poland as the regional...

August 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

SNC Pitches Freedom Jet for Navy Training Fleet

At the Tailhook Symposium, Sierra Nevada Corporation introduced the Freedom Trainer, its entry in the Navy’s UJTS competition to replace T-45 jets. The program envisions over 200 new trainers...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Lithuanian Air Force Picks Embraer C-390 Fleet

Lithuania will modernize its airlift capability with the purchase of three Embraer C-390 Millennium jets, marking a generational upgrade over its C-27J Spartans. Deliveries are slated before the decade...

UK Adds MBDA Land Ceptors in £118M Defence Boost

Britain has awarded MBDA a £118 million contract to supply six Land Ceptor launchers, bolstering the Sky Sabre air defense system amid growing security concerns. The deal, which sustains...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

French Firm Joins India on Fighter Jet Engine Plan

India is pushing forward with a strategic defense partnership with France to co-develop fighter jet engines, signaling a strong move toward defense self-reliance. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

L3Harris DiSCO EW Tested in Sabre 2025

The L3Harris-developed DiSCO EW system has been used in US-Australia drills to detect enemy radars via connected aircraft and autonomous vessels. The software-driven platform creates a fused electronic warfare...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Aerovironment Delivers P550 UAS to Army

The US Army has received initial batches of AeroVironment’s P550 drone, unveiled in 2024. Lightweight yet powerful, it offers autonomy, AI-enabled flight, and VTOL. Capable of sustained five-hour missions...