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August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Recon Drone Project Goes to Edge Autonomy

Edge Autonomy will provide its VXE30 Stalker UAV for US Army long-range recon trials. The platform promises extended endurance, all-weather operation, and configurable mission payloads to meet reconnaissance and...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Mack Defense Supplying 450 More Dump Trucks

The US Army has commissioned Mack Defense to deliver up to 450 M917A3 dump trucks under a $221.8M deal. Built in Pennsylvania, the vehicles will bolster engineering, infrastructure, and...

Germany Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30

Germany is in advanced talks with Rheinmetall to acquire hundreds of Skyranger self-propelled air defense units. The contract, potentially worth €8B, will roll out in phases until 2035, supporting...

$4B Loan Sought by Estonia for Rearmament

Estonia’s Ministry of Finance plans to borrow €3.6B for military acquisitions via an EU joint loan scheme. The funds will finance air defense, artillery munitions, and armored vehicles. This...

August 12, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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AI Neural Interface Joins Battlefield

Israeli tech firm Wearable Devices is advancing battlefield human-machine integration with gesture-controlled XR systems. Sensors detect muscle and nerve activity, with an AI system instantly translating signals into operational...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Debuts With Remote Turret

KNDS has unveiled PT02, its second Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 prototype, during a demonstration in Germany. The vehicle maintains substantial size—nearly 8 m long, over 3.7 m wide—and can handle...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
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August 11, 2025
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Canada approved for US JLTVs

Ottawa has secured US authorization for the acquisition of up to 60 JLTVs and nine cargo trailers in a deal worth $160 million. The package features advanced communications gear,...