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August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Australia cleared for ISREW boost

The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency confirmed US State Department approval for a $404 million modernization of Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine fleet. The program will introduce new systems, provide parts,...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

UAE, S. Korea boost military ties

In a move underscoring growing defense ties, South Korea and the UAE tested the KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base, following an April 2025 deal for broad defense...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Algeria eyes Russian Su‑34Ms

Russia is now producing the first foreign-bound batch of Su-34M fighters for Algeria, verified by satellite imagery showing distinctive brown-and-yellow camouflage aligned with Algerian geography. This production is tied...

August 10, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

ADVENT CMS Upgraded With Havelsan’s National AI

ADVENT CMS gains national AI upgrade from HAVELSAN, improving naval operations, interoperability, and decision-making for fleets in nine nations.

Updated Slovak ‘Wolf’ Vehicle Hunts Enemy Drones

Wolf 25 AD by DefTech features a 4×4 armored chassis, 450-hp engine, 100 km/h speed, and 700 km range for drone and ground threat defense.

New Beretta, Sako Rifles Target UK L85 Replacement

Project Grayburn sees BDT UK pitch Beretta and Sako rifles to replace L85 by 2030, with phased procurement of up to 172,000 weapons.

Canadian Navy Frigates Get MDA Shipborne Drones

Canada awards MDA Space CAD 66M to equip Halifax frigates with ISTAR drones, covering procurement, optional units, and long-term support.

South Korea’s KF-21 Gets Hanwha AESA Radar

Hanwha unveils mass production AESA radar for KF-21 at Yongin hub. Up to 40 units will be delivered by 2028 under Seoul’s program to advance fighter jet avionics.

August 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall AI Boosts Greyshark AUV Undersea Missions

Rheinmetall & EUROATLAS link Greyshark AUV to AI Battlesuite for advanced undersea/coastal ops. It travels 12+ knots, 10,000+ nm, performing ISR, monitoring, mine clearing & patrols autonomously.

Rheinmetall to Provide 40mm Ammunition to Lithuania and Hand Grenades to Estonia

The Baltic states have secured major munitions deals with Rheinmetall — Estonia for grenades, Lithuania for 40mm cartridges — to enhance readiness as part of expanded military spending to...