August, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

ATHENA Moves Forward in Threat Detection

Northrop’s ATHENA sensor has been cleared for Phase II in the Army’s ITDS program, a successor to existing missile warning systems. ATHENA brings upgraded resolution and processing power to...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine to Receive Bastion Vehicles from Arquus

Ukraine will bolster frontline mobility with 50 additional Bastion armored carriers from France’s Arquus. The latest tranche builds on early deliveries and includes vehicles adaptable for multiple missions. Featuring...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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PAC-2 Missile Explosion Under Taiwan Probe

A routine live-fire drill in Taiwan saw a PAC-2 missile explode shortly after launch, though a second missile fired correctly. Authorities said an evaluation is underway but provided no...

Israel to Expand Combat Fleet in Gaza War

Israel’s defense ministry will invest $1.5 billion to enhance tank and armored vehicle production, prioritizing Merkava tanks, Namer APCs, and Eitan 8×8 systems. The effort aims to modernize the...

August 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

US Army Tests AR, Drone Guns at Border

The US Army is leveraging its border mission to trial advanced gear like IVAS augmented goggles and anti-drone weapons. The IVAS headset integrates thermal, low-light, and navigation tools, while...

Q-Net to Provide Tactical Comms to USAF

The US Air Force has tapped Missouri-based Q-Net Security to further its battlefield communications modernization. The project includes encryption enhancements and network resilience tools using the company’s Q-Box hardware...

US Navy Picks HII for Training Contract

The US Navy has enlisted HII’s Mission Technologies division under a new $267-million multiple-award contract to modernize sailor training. The scope covers curriculum building, e-learning platforms, and advanced training...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Vietnam Buys 20 K9 Howitzers from Korea

In a landmark $250-million defense deal, Vietnam will acquire 20 K9 howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, making it the 11th global operator of the advanced artillery system. Deliveries,...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army Wants Prototype Ground Drone for Troops

The US Army is soliciting input for a robotic ground vehicle prototype for armored brigades. Required to transport heavy payloads and maneuver challenging routes, the unmanned system must support...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Cargo Drone Launched by Grid Aero for Long Hauls

California-based Grid Aero introduced its heavy-lift cargo drone, the Lifter-Lite, optimized for long-haul missions. Combining traditional controls with AI, it supports logistics and reconnaissance in contested regions. Rapidly built,...