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August 13, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Expands PH F-16 Block 70 Ties

Lockheed Martin has expanded cooperation with the Philippines as part of its bid to supply F-16 Block 70 multi-role fighters. In partnership with Southern Methodist University and its digital...

USAF Starts $99M AI Tracking Program

The US Air Force is advancing a $99 million project called ATA-AI (Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI) to counter rapidly evolving threats. Launched in 2024, the initiative focuses on...

August 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Turkey Navy Tests AI Battle Decisions

Turkey is advancing its naval technology by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its ADVENT Combat Management System, enabling real-time decision-making and better command-and-control in complex maritime environments. The AI...

S.Korea Offers Defense Deals to Greece

South Korea has presented three major defense proposals to Greece as part of the EU’s €800B rearmament program. First, shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean offered help building new submarines and modernizing...

August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Edge Wins Long-Range Recon Drone Deal

The US Army has selected Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker drone for the Long Range Reconnaissance prototype program. Equipped with advanced sensors, secure comms, and modular payloads, the drone will...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders 450 More M917A3s

Mack Defense has won a US Army contract worth up to $221.8M to produce 450 M917A3 heavy dump trucks for active, reserve, and National Guard units. Production will occur...

Skyranger 30 Picked for Germany

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro deal with Germany for Skyranger 30 systems by late 2025. Estimated at €6–8B, the acquisition could include up to 600 units under phased...

Estonia Seeks $4B EU Defense Loan

Estonia aims to secure up to €3.6B ($4.1B) through a European Commission-supported collective borrowing initiative to improve defense capabilities. Funds would cover air defense missiles, artillery, IFVs, and other...

August 12, 2025
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Israeli XR Firm Adds AI to Warfare

Wearable Devices from Israel is developing hands-free extended reality control systems that let troops operate equipment using gesture and muscle signals. The system’s AI-driven neural interface converts nerve impulses...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

KNDS Unveils Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank

Europe’s KNDS has presented the second prototype of its Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank in Germany. The upgraded model, PT02, boasts dimensions of 7.95 m × 3.73 m...