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August 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

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 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...

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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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 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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.

August 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Australian Company Secures Deal for 100-Kilowatt Laser System to Defeat Drones

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a €71.4 million ($83 million) order from a European NATO state for a 100-kilowatt-class laser counter-drone system. The multi-year deal,...

August 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Anduril Sends Initial Altius Kamikaze Drones to Taiwan, Expands Regional Operations

Anduril Industries has delivered its first Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan under a 2024 FMS deal. The firm launched a local office, Anduril Taiwan, to strengthen engineering and supply...

August 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Taiwan Orders 48,000 Boron Carbide Armor Plates for Soldiers

Taiwan will produce 48,000 boron carbide NIJ Level IV plates by 2029, costing NT$840 million ($28.2 million). The plates stop armor-piercing rounds and complement NIJ Level III suits. A...

August 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

August 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed and Raytheon Vie for US Army’s Autonomous Launcher Contract

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace will provide remote weapon turrets for the US Marine Corps’ ACV-30 under a $118-million deal, potentially rising to $271.5 million. The contract covers 101 Protector...