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August 11, 2025
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US OKs Australia ISREW upgrade

The US has approved a $404 million Foreign Military Sale to upgrade Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine ISR and electronic warfare aircraft. The package includes spare parts, modifications, and technical assistance...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

UAE‑SK hold KF‑21 friendship flight

South Korea and the UAE have conducted joint evaluations of the KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base, expanding their defense cooperation. The flight comes after an April 2025...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Algeria to get Su‑34M jets

Russia has commenced production of Su-34M supersonic combat aircraft for Algeria, confirming earlier speculation of a major arms deal between the two allies. Satellite images show several jets painted...

August 10, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Havelsan Adds National AI to ADVENT CMS

HAVELSAN integrates national AI into ADVENT CMS, enhancing real-time decision-making and control for Turkish and allied navies in nine countries.

Slovak Firm Shows New Look for ‘Wolf’ Drone Hunter

DefTech showcases Wolf 25 AD, a 4×4 armored drone hunter with 450 hp, 100 km/h speed, and 700 km range for multi-role defense.

BDT UK Shows Rifles to Replace British L85

BDT UK showcases Beretta and Sako rifles under Project Grayburn, aiming to replace the British L85 by 2030 with up to 172,000 units over 10 years.

MDA Space to Equip Halifax Frigates With Drones

MDA Space secures CAD 66M to provide ISTAR drones for Halifax frigates, including two units, option for four more, and up to 20 years’ in-service support.

Hanwha Launches AESA Radar for KF-21 Jet Production

Hanwha begins mass-producing AESA radars for Korea’s KF-21 fighter, unveiling them at its Yongin facility. The 2028-bound contract covers up to 40 units, supporting advanced avionics development.

August 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Greyshark AUV Links With Rheinmetall AI Battlesuite

EUROATLAS & Rheinmetall integrate Greyshark AUV into AI-driven Battlesuite for coordinated sea missions. Greyshark reaches 12+ knots, 10,000+ nm, enabling autonomous ISR, monitoring, mine countermeasures & patrols.

Rheinmetall to Deliver 40mm Ammunition to Lithuania and Grenades to Estonia

Rheinmetall won €33 million in Baltic defense orders — Estonia will get hand grenades (2026–2029), and Lithuania will receive 40mm HE fragmentation rounds (2026–2027). Both aim to bolster defenses...