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August 20, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Mergers & JV

US, Philippines Plan 500 Drills for 2026

The United States and the Philippines have approved over 500 joint military activities for 2026, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation. The decision followed the annual Mutual Defense Board and Security...

KNL to Provide Radios to Finland, Sweden

Finland and Sweden have signed a €15-million ($17.5-million) agreement with Finnish firm KNL to procure Cognitive Networked High Frequency (CNHF) Manpack radios. Deliveries will conclude by year-end. The system...

Israel Buys $260M in Airborne Weapons

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts valued at $260 million to supply airborne munitions to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. While specific systems were not detailed, Elbit’s portfolio includes laser-guided...

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ukraine Unveils Jam-Proof 100Km FPV Drone

Ukrainian startup Fold is developing a first-person view (FPV) drone capable of flying up to 100 kilometers, doubling the range of typical models. Unlike traditional FPVs that rely on...

August 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Philippines Gets 5 Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has officially received five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec unit in Poland. Delivered to Clark Air Base, the aircraft are...

August 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czechia to Buy 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

The Czech Republic has approved the procurement of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from KNDS Deutschland under a contract worth 32.76 billion koruna ($1.56 billion). An additional 1.49 billion koruna...

Kongsberg Wins Export for Aussie NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has secured its first overseas contracts for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and command-and-control consoles. A AU$50-million ($32-million) deal will see the company supply Australian-made launchers...

August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

LTAMDS Radar Marks Firsts in US Army Test

During a missile flight test, the US Army’s LTAMDS radar demonstrated new capabilities by detecting and engaging a surrogate target through the IBCS network. The trial marked its first...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Wolf Pack Drone Defense Planned by Australia, HK

Universities in Australia and Hong Kong are co-developing the Shepherd Grid Strategy, a multi-layered drone defense method modeled on wolves hunting in packs. The system coordinates pursuit, tracking, and...

August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Taiwan Speeds Access by Reclassing Drones

To accelerate military access, Taiwan will redefine small drones as consumables instead of durable assets. Inspired by a US move, the change enables quicker procurement at unit level. Experts...