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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...

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...

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...

August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

August 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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 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
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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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Land Platforms
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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,...

Elbit wins $260M Israel arms deal

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts totaling $260 million from Israel’s Ministry of Defense for advanced airborne munitions. The deals aim to enhance the IDF’s operational readiness and add...