2025 - Weeklydefencenews

August 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

US, German Firms Team Up on Stinger Production

Raytheon and Diehl Defence signed an agreement to co-produce Stinger missile components in Europe. Following surging demand amid drone threats and the Ukraine war, the collaboration enhances regional supply....

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Arsenal

Lithuania acquired Spike LR2 missiles from Rafael for integration on Vilkas Boxer IFVs with Samson Mk II stations. The 13-kg, 1.2-meter missile engages armored targets up to 5.5 km...

August 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Turkey Reveals First TF-2000 Destroyer Plans

ASFAT introduced the TF-2000, marking Turkey’s first locally built air and missile defense destroyer. At 149 meters, it supports multi-layered defense against various missile threats. The IDEF 2025 showcase...

Israeli AI Counter-Drone System Combines Radar, Cyber

D-Fend Solutions introduced EnforceAir PLUS, an AI-driven counter-drone platform that merges radar detection, cyber takeover, and jamming capabilities. The system leverages the SmartAir fusion engine to integrate data from...

August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Kazakhstan Establishes AI Defense Unit

Kazakhstan is moving toward AI-enabled defense with the formation of a military AI unit within the Ministry of Defense. This unit will oversee the digital modernization of armed forces,...

Saab, Clavister Roll Out TactiGate XD Tech

Saab and Clavister introduced TactiGate XD, a system combining cyber and cross-domain technologies to allow secure data exchange across multiple classified networks. The platform integrates TactiGuard with CyberArmour to...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

WW2 Cannon Revived as French Drone Hunter

The French Army transformed its World War 2 AA53 cannon into the PROTEUS Standard 1, a 20mm drone-hunting platform. Capable of firing 720 rounds per minute, it engages small...

August 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D