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August 12, 2025
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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
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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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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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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...

August 12, 2025
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August 11, 2025
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US to sell 60 JLTVs to Canada

Canada has received US approval for a $160 million purchase of up to 60 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and nine trailers. This order includes communications systems, mobility enhancements,...