Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Land Platforms

British Army Gets First UK Boxer Vehicle

London has marked a major defense manufacturing milestone with the British Army’s delivery of its first home-built Boxer armored personnel carrier. Assembled at Telford by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land,...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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,...

August 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canadian Navy Frigates Get MDA Shipborne Drones

Canada awards MDA Space CAD 66M to equip Halifax frigates with ISTAR drones, covering procurement, optional units, and long-term support.

August 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Australian Company Secures Deal for 100-Kilowatt Laser-Based Anti-Drone Technology

EOS of Australia has won a €71.4 million ($83 million) contract from an undisclosed NATO ally for its 100-kilowatt-class laser-based system to counter drones. Set for completion between 2025...

August 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Anduril Sends Initial Altius Loitering Munitions to Taiwan, Expanding Presence in the Area

Taiwan has received Altius drones from Anduril only six months after a US-approved sale. Alongside delivery, Anduril opened a Taiwan office and began AI defense collaborations, enhancing local military...

August 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Taiwan Orders 48,000 Boron Carbide Plates for Military Body Armor

The Taiwanese armed forces will receive high-grade boron carbide body armor plates to boost troop protection. This complements an ongoing mass-production effort for triple-layer armor designed to counter Chinese...

August 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall to Provide 40mm Ammunition to Lithuania and Hand Grenades to Estonia

The Baltic states have secured major munitions deals with Rheinmetall — Estonia for grenades, Lithuania for 40mm cartridges — to enhance readiness as part of expanded military spending to...