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Elbit Secures $1.6B Arms Deal in Europe

Elbit Systems has signed a $1.6 billion deal to deliver two large technology bundles over five years, featuring embedded AI. The first set focuses on long-range precision artillery/rockets and...

Asia-Pacific Orders SMASH 3000 Units

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER secured a large order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire-control systems from an Asia-Pacific customer. The systems will support counter-small unmanned aircraft missions and precision ground...

August 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan Builds ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile

Taiwan is advancing a long-range cruise missile, termed a “carrier killer,” to bolster its naval defenses. Reports indicate the weapon could travel up to 1,000 kilometers, potentially covering significant...

August 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

USAF Shifts War Games to AI Simulations

The US Air Force issued a Request for Information seeking a SaaS wargaming platform powered by AI to train airmen for immersive, high-intensity conflicts. The system should rapidly create...

August 15, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland, US Ink $3.8B F-16 Upgrade Deal

Poland has inked a $3.8 billion contract with the United States to upgrade 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 jets to the F-16V Block 72 configuration, including radar, communications, reconnaissance,...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Wins $292M Czech ARV Deal

The Czech Republic has signed a seven-year deal with Rheinmetall worth up to €250 million ($292M) to support its fleet of 42 Leopard 2A4 tanks and two Bergepanzer 3...

August 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

S.Korea Debuts AI Pilot Training Tool

The Republic of Korea Air Force has officially introduced its first tactical training and flight simulation system powered by reinforcement learning (RL). The simulator, developed by Korea Aerospace Industries...

August 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Indian Navy to Induct Two P-17A Ships

The Indian Navy is commissioning INS Himgiri (F34) and INS Udaygiri (F35), part of the Project 17A Nilgiri-class frigates. Built by GRSE Kolkata and MDL Mumbai, they are the...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Balkan States Unite for Defense Pact

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are implementing their March defense declaration, aimed at regional security and NATO integration. The defense ministers’ expert groups finalized plans in July in Tirana, which...

August 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Army Plans Replacements for Legacy Drones

The US Army is retiring its MQ-1C Gray Eagle and RQ-7B Shadow UAVs to accelerate adoption of more modern autonomous aircraft under the Army Transformation Initiative. Gray Eagle procurement...