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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...

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...

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,...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
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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...

Thailand Deploys High-Energy Laser System to Neutralize UAVs

Thailand’s army has launched a new high-energy laser weapon to tackle UAV threats. This cutting-edge directed energy weapon uses focused power beams for accurate, round-the-clock defense against drones, helping...

Dutch Government Buys US Weapons for Ukraine Under New NATO Framework

In a pioneering move among NATO members, the Netherlands will acquire $577 million in US arms for Ukraine by utilizing a new system—PURL—launched by US and NATO leadership. This...

August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025
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V-BAT Drone Passes US Coast Guard Trials for Cutter-Based Operations

After successfully evaluating the V-BAT VTOL drone, the US Coast Guard is ready to deploy it on its cutter fleet. Chosen for its ability to operate on confined decks,...