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August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Procures Over 1,300 Rheinmetall Trucks to Modernize Military Logistics

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles will deliver 1,300+ logistics vehicles to the German military in a €770M ($891M) deal. The order includes swap-body systems and unprotected transport vehicles, with delivery...

Slovenia Expands Air Defense With Two Additional IRIS-T SLM Units

Slovenia has ordered two additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative. Following its January 2024 order, the new deal includes radars,...

Australia Finalizes Deal to Acquire 11 High-Tech Warships From Japan

Australia will acquire 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates from Japan for $6 billion over 10 years. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, these warships will enhance Australia’s navy in response to...

Taiwan Proposes New Defense Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Programs

Taiwan’s defense ministry is proposing a special $20–30 billion budget to boost its missile and drone capabilities. The plan, expected by month-end, marks the fourth special defense budget aimed...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

L3Harris and Joby Join Forces on VTOL Aircraft Combining Manned and Unmanned Flight

L3Harris Technologies and Joby Aviation are co-developing a new VTOL defense aircraft featuring hybrid manned-unmanned operation. Designed for low-altitude missions, it will use gas turbines and Joby’s S4 airframe....

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

US Army Introduces Updated Helicopter Navigation Following Black Hawk Crash

The US Army is issuing 1,700 new Stratus navigation devices after a fatal Black Hawk collision with a commercial jet in DC. The Fort Belvoir-based 12th Aviation Battalion, involved...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Northrop Set to Supply Mission Tech to Boost US Forces’ Multi-Domain Planning

Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to build advanced mission planning systems for US Air Force, Navy, and Marines. The initiative emphasizes real-time data analysis and automation...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Indian Company Collaborates With Elbit to Deliver Modern Rocket Launchers

India’s Nibe Limited and Israel’s Elbit Systems will jointly produce the PULS multiple rocket launcher (MRL) in India. This marks the first international MRL to be built in the...

August 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

India and Philippines Launch First Joint Patrols in South China Sea

India and the Philippines launched their first joint patrol in the South China Sea as President Marcos visited New Delhi. The two-day patrol with three Indian warships follows increased...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

US Troops Use New Spectrum Tool to Detect Enemy Signals and Monitor Own Exposure

The US Army is testing the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS), a tool that detects electromagnetic signals to identify threats and track digital exposure. The system monitors emissions, spots...