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August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Kazakhstan Establishes AI Defense Unit

Kazakhstan is moving toward AI-enabled defense with the formation of a military AI unit within the Ministry of Defense. This unit will oversee the digital modernization of armed forces,...

Israeli AI Counter-Drone System Combines Radar, Cyber

D-Fend Solutions introduced EnforceAir PLUS, an AI-driven counter-drone platform that merges radar detection, cyber takeover, and jamming capabilities. The system leverages the SmartAir fusion engine to integrate data from...

August 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Turkey Reveals First TF-2000 Destroyer Plans

ASFAT introduced the TF-2000, marking Turkey’s first locally built air and missile defense destroyer. At 149 meters, it supports multi-layered defense against various missile threats. The IDEF 2025 showcase...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Arsenal

Lithuania acquired Spike LR2 missiles from Rafael for integration on Vilkas Boxer IFVs with Samson Mk II stations. The 13-kg, 1.2-meter missile engages armored targets up to 5.5 km...

August 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

US, German Firms Team Up on Stinger Production

Raytheon and Diehl Defence signed an agreement to co-produce Stinger missile components in Europe. Following surging demand amid drone threats and the Ukraine war, the collaboration enhances regional supply....

Aussie-Built NSM Launchers Gain Export Order

Kongsberg’s Australian subsidiary has won two export contracts worth nearly AU$80 million for NSM systems. Spain and Denmark will receive launchers under a AU$50-million deal, while Poland will acquire...

August 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic Orders 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Prague has cleared the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, valued at $1.56 billion, with an additional $71 million for modifications. The agreement with Germany also allows...

August 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Delivers 5 Black Hawks to Philippines

Five new S-70i Black Hawks have joined the Philippine Air Force fleet, part of a 32-helicopter order with Lockheed Martin’s Polish branch. Accepted at Clark Air Base, the aircraft...

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ukraine Fields New 100Km Anti-Jam FPV Drone

A Ukrainian company is working on a new FPV drone with a 100-km reach, leveraging fiber-optic tethering to overcome electronic jamming. Current FPVs depend on radio signals and are...

Elbit Wins $260M Israeli Air Munitions Deal

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems contracts worth $260 million to deliver advanced airborne munitions. Likely systems include precision-guided rockets, Rampage long-range missiles, and loitering drones, though details remain undisclosed....