2025 - Weeklydefencenews

July 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New AI-Driven Drone Navigates Areas with Little Space and Signals

Cleo Robotics has released the Dronut DD1, a compact indoor aerial robot engineered to operate in GPS-denied environments. Utilizing a ducted fan instead of exposed rotors, the DD1 ensures...

The British Army Introduces an AI Targeting Spear for Today’s Conflict

The British Army has introduced “Asgard,” an AI-powered platform designed to dramatically reduce target acquisition time for frontline troops. By leveraging advanced communications and rapid data analysis, Asgard identifies...

First Improved Ariete C2 Tank Delivered to Italian Army

The Italian Army has received the first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank, delivered by the Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium. Part of a 90-unit modernization program, the C2 upgrade...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

In Paris, the French Army presents the Griffon mortar carrier version.

France has showcased its Griffon MEPAC (On-Board Mortar for Contact Support), a self-propelled variant of the 6×6 Griffon armored vehicle, publicly unveiled during Bastille Day after successful field tests....

Anduril Wins Close to $100 Million US Army Contract for Next-Gen C2 Prototype

The US Army has selected Anduril to lead a consortium in developing a next-generation command and control (NGC2) system under a $99.6-million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract. Partnering with...

AM General receives a $150 million order from Israel for a fleet of humvees for the IDF.

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has finalized a $150-million agreement with US-based AM General to acquire hundreds of Humvees and related spare parts, funded through US military aid. The vehicles...

Iveco chosen by NATO to demonstrate ground-air robot teaming

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded a three-year contract to Iveco Defence Vehicles to develop and demonstrate integrated robotic and autonomous systems (RAS). The project will combine...

After a conflict with Iran, Israel Increases the Output of Missile Interceptors

Israel has signed a new agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to produce more Arrow interceptors, following their extensive use during a 12-day conflict with Iran in June that reportedly...

July 20, 2025
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Navy Platforms
Mergers & JV

U.S. Marines demonstrate rapid HIMARS deployment via MV-22B aircraft at Talisman Sabre 2025.

During the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise in Australia, U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, conducted an aerial logistics mission using an...

July 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter prototypes for indigenous air force modernization.

On July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) placed an official order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, underscoring the country’s commitment to...