2025 - Weeklydefencenews

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thailand Greenlights Acquisition of Swedish Fighter Aircraft Worth $600 Million

Following border hostilities with Cambodia, Thailand is moving forward with a plan to purchase four JAS 39 Gripen jets from Sweden. Announced as part of a $600M modernization deal,...

Dutch Government Buys US Weapons for Ukraine Under New NATO Framework

In a pioneering move among NATO members, the Netherlands will acquire $577 million in US arms for Ukraine by utilizing a new system—PURL—launched by US and NATO leadership. This...

Thailand Deploys High-Energy Laser System to Neutralize UAVs

Thailand’s army has launched a new high-energy laser weapon to tackle UAV threats. This cutting-edge directed energy weapon uses focused power beams for accurate, round-the-clock defense against drones, helping...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

German Army Expands Fleet With 1,300+ New Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has ordered over 1,300 logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN in a $891 million deal. The order includes swap-body and unprotected trucks, supporting logistics by 2025. It is part...

Slovenia Adds Two IRIS-T Systems Under European Air Defense Framework

Slovenia has expanded its air defense by ordering two more IRIS-T SLM units under Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative. This follows its January 2024 order and includes radars, launchers,...

Australia to Procure 11 Mogami-Class Warships Under Pact With Japan

In a historic $6 billion deal, Australia will buy 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan to modernize its navy. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the stealth ships are expected to...

Taiwan Moves Ahead With New Budget to Enhance Missile and Drone Capabilities

Taiwan is preparing to introduce a $20–30 billion special military budget to enhance drone and missile capabilities amid growing threats from China. The funds will go toward procuring attack...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Manned-Unmanned VTOL Aircraft in the Works From L3Harris and Joby for Defense Use

L3Harris and Joby Aviation are working on a hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense missions. The aircraft will support crewed or autonomous operations and is based on Joby’s S4 platform....

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

New Army Helicopter Nav Tech Unveiled After DC Incident

After a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a jet in DC, killing 67, the US Army is deploying new navigation tech. Around 1,700 Stratus devices will go to helicopter...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Forces to Receive Advanced Multi-Domain Planning Tools From Northrop

Northrop Grumman is developing next-gen mission planning tech for the US military under a $180 million contract. With $115 million going to the Air Force, the systems will support...