2025 - Weeklydefencenews

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
Procurement & Contracts

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
Procurement & Contracts

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,...

August 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Blueye to Deliver Subsea Vehicles to Dutch Navy

Norwegian firm Blueye Robotics, working with RVI Tools, won a contract to equip the Dutch Navy with next-gen underwater drones. Designed for mine countermeasures and engineering tasks, the ROVs...