2025 - Weeklydefencenews

August 20, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Mergers & JV

Manila, Washington Approve 500 Joint Drills

Washington and Manila have approved more than 500 joint military operations for 2026, reflecting a deepening security partnership. The agreement was finalized during the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement...

Finland, Sweden to Get KNL Cognitive Radios

A joint €15-million contract will see Finland and Sweden acquire CNHF radios from KNL by year-end. The manpack radios use real-time spectrum sensing and adaptive transmission, maintaining secure connectivity...

Elbit Wins $260M Israeli Air Munitions Deal

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems contracts worth $260 million to deliver advanced airborne munitions. Likely systems include precision-guided rockets, Rampage long-range missiles, and loitering drones, though details remain undisclosed....

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ukraine Fields New 100Km Anti-Jam FPV Drone

A Ukrainian company is working on a new FPV drone with a 100-km reach, leveraging fiber-optic tethering to overcome electronic jamming. Current FPVs depend on radio signals and are...

August 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Delivers 5 Black Hawks to Philippines

Five new S-70i Black Hawks have joined the Philippine Air Force fleet, part of a 32-helicopter order with Lockheed Martin’s Polish branch. Accepted at Clark Air Base, the aircraft...

August 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic Orders 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Prague has cleared the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, valued at $1.56 billion, with an additional $71 million for modifications. The agreement with Germany also allows...

Aussie-Built NSM Launchers Gain Export Order

Kongsberg’s Australian subsidiary has won two export contracts worth nearly AU$80 million for NSM systems. Spain and Denmark will receive launchers under a AU$50-million deal, while Poland will acquire...

August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

US Army LTAMDS Radar Excels in Missile Test

The US Army’s LTAMDS radar achieved multiple firsts in a missile test at White Sands, detecting and engaging a target via the Integrated Battle Command System. It marked the...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Australia, HK Unite on Wolf-Inspired Drone Defense

Researchers from UTS and HKUST are collaborating on the Shepherd Grid Strategy, a drone defense system inspired by wolf pack hunting methods. The approach uses layered defenses where UAVs...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Taiwan Labels Small Drones as Consumables

Taiwan will classify small drones as “consumables” to simplify acquisition and improve access for its military. Modeled on US policy, the change allows commanders to procure drones directly, treating...