August, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

Europe Awards Elbit $1.6B C4ISR Contract

Elbit Systems wins a $1.6 billion package to supply European forces with advanced defense technologies, centered on AI-enabled solutions. The offerings include long-range artillery and a fleet of drones,...

SMARTSHOOTER 3000 Deal in Asia-Pacific

SMARTSHOOTER has landed a major contract for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire-control units with an Asia-Pacific buyer. The systems will aid counter-UAS operations and precise ground strikes, backed by...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan’s New Anti-Carrier Missile Unveiled

Taiwan is pushing a homegrown long-range cruise missile intended to deter and counter broad naval threats. The weapon is expected to reach about 1,000 kilometers, potentially reaching areas housing...

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

AI to Replace Maps in USAF War Drills

In a move toward faster, data-driven training, the US Air Force is exploring an AI-based SaaS wargaming solution. The platform would allow real-time scenario generation and adaptation based on...

August 15, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$3.8B Poland-US Pact to Upgrade F-16s

Poland agreed to a $3.8 billion upgrade program for its F-16 fleet, converting 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft to the F-16V Block 72 standard. The deal covers aircraft...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$292M Czech Armored Vehicle Support by Rheinmetall

The Czech Republic has signed a €250M deal with Rheinmetall to keep its Leopard 2 tanks and recovery vehicles running for the next 7 years. The agreement includes parts,...

August 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

AI Flight Simulator Rolls Out in Korea

South Korea has built its first AI-based simulator for Air Force training. The system, made by KAI, uses reinforcement learning, which means it learns by trial and error to...

August 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

P-17A Frigates Set for Indian Navy Launch

India is adding two new frigates, INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, to its fleet under the P-17A Nilgiri-class program. These ships are faster, stealthier, and heavily armed for multi-role...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Boost Defense Ties

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are joining forces on defense. They plan shared arms purchases, joint training, and coordination against hybrid threats like cyberattacks. The plan will be endorsed this...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

US Army Seeks Successors to Gray Eagle

The Army is retiring its older drones – Gray Eagle and Shadow – to make way for newer, smarter UAVs. Large Group 4/5 drones will replace the Gray Eagle...