2025 - Weeklydefencenews

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...

August 14, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

New Combat Tech Debuts at Fort Huachuca

At Fort Huachuca, Arizona, the US Army tested new tech that improves troop safety and battlefield communication. The event, called EXTIC, displayed systems that connect commanders directly with soldiers...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Loyal Wingman Drone Considered for Apaches

The UK Army plans to pair new autonomous drones with its Apache helicopters. These drones, called autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP), will scout targets, strike enemies, and counter threats, helping...

US Navy Awards Raytheon SM-2 Upgrade Job

The Pentagon has hired Raytheon to develop the SM-2 Block IIICU missile, an improved air-defense system worth $258.7 million. The missile is designed to stop modern threats like cruise...

August 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

India Eyes Extended-Range Missile Push

In response to Pakistan’s expanding capabilities, the Indian Air Force is asking DRDO to fast-track longer-range missiles. After Operation Sindoor, the IAF wants swifter development of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and...