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Germany Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30

Germany is in advanced talks with Rheinmetall to acquire hundreds of Skyranger self-propelled air defense units. The contract, potentially worth €8B, will roll out in phases until 2035, supporting...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Mack Defense Supplying 450 More Dump Trucks

The US Army has commissioned Mack Defense to deliver up to 450 M917A3 dump trucks under a $221.8M deal. Built in Pennsylvania, the vehicles will bolster engineering, infrastructure, and...

August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Recon Drone Project Goes to Edge Autonomy

Edge Autonomy will provide its VXE30 Stalker UAV for US Army long-range recon trials. The platform promises extended endurance, all-weather operation, and configurable mission payloads to meet reconnaissance and...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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 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
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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Land Platforms
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Canada approved for US JLTVs

Ottawa has secured US authorization for the acquisition of up to 60 JLTVs and nine cargo trailers in a deal worth $160 million. The package features advanced communications gear,...

Israel orders $260M Elbit munitions

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has awarded Elbit Systems two contracts worth a combined $260 million to deliver newly developed airborne munitions. These are designed to address emerging operational challenges...

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.

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.