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August 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Soldier Systems

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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Land Platforms

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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Land Platforms

UK Delivers First Homebuilt Boxer

The British Army has officially received its first fully UK-built 8×8 Boxer armored vehicle, manufactured at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land’s Telford facility. First revealed earlier this year at an...

August 12, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Tests Laser Starshield Comms

The US Army Reserve has begun integrating SpaceX’s Starshield communication platform to improve battlefield decision-making. The laser-enabled technology offers global, high-speed connectivity with data transfer rates between 300 and...

August 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

August 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

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,...

August 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

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

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

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...