2025 - Weeklydefencenews

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

German Army Expands Fleet With 1,300+ New Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has ordered over 1,300 logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN in a $891 million deal. The order includes swap-body and unprotected trucks, supporting logistics by 2025. It is part...

Slovenia Adds Two IRIS-T Systems Under European Air Defense Framework

Slovenia has expanded its air defense by ordering two more IRIS-T SLM units under Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative. This follows its January 2024 order and includes radars, launchers,...

Australia to Procure 11 Mogami-Class Warships Under Pact With Japan

In a historic $6 billion deal, Australia will buy 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan to modernize its navy. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the stealth ships are expected to...

Taiwan Moves Ahead With New Budget to Enhance Missile and Drone Capabilities

Taiwan is preparing to introduce a $20–30 billion special military budget to enhance drone and missile capabilities amid growing threats from China. The funds will go toward procuring attack...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Manned-Unmanned VTOL Aircraft in the Works From L3Harris and Joby for Defense Use

L3Harris and Joby Aviation are working on a hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense missions. The aircraft will support crewed or autonomous operations and is based on Joby’s S4 platform....

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

New Army Helicopter Nav Tech Unveiled After DC Incident

After a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a jet in DC, killing 67, the US Army is deploying new navigation tech. Around 1,700 Stratus devices will go to helicopter...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Forces to Receive Advanced Multi-Domain Planning Tools From Northrop

Northrop Grumman is developing next-gen mission planning tech for the US military under a $180 million contract. With $115 million going to the Air Force, the systems will support...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Elbit Teams Up With Indian Partner to Provide Advanced Multiple Rocket Launchers

Elbit Systems will produce its PULS rocket launcher system in India via a new partnership with Nibe Limited. This will be the first time a foreign MRL system is...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

First-Ever South China Sea Patrols Begin for Indian and Philippine Navies

For the first time, Indian and Philippine naval forces are jointly patrolling the South China Sea amid China’s expansive claims. The operation coincides with President Marcos’ state visit to...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

Advanced Spectrum Tech Aids US Forces in Tracking Signals and Self-Exposure

The Army’s new S2AS tool gives troops better insight into the electromagnetic environment by tracking signal emissions and identifying interference. It pinpoints potential threats from various sources and enhances...