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August 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Berlin Aims for 8,000 Military Drones by 2029 in Conservative Approach

Germany is planning to deploy around 8,300 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by 2029, a relatively conservative target compared to NATO allies rapidly expanding their drone fleets amid growing global...

Seoul Teams Up With Willog to Modernize Military Logistics Using AI

South Korea is pushing forward with the adoption of artificial intelligence in military logistics to strengthen and modernize its defense infrastructure. Seoul-based Willog has partnered with the South Korean...

August 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Taipei Expands Arsenal With Indigenous Drones and New Armored Vehicle Prototype

Taiwan has unveiled two domestically developed drones and a wheeled tank prototype, underscoring its growing focus on self-sufficient defense. The announcement, made through a Military News Agency video, showcased...

Navy Outlines Strategy to Turn AI and Data Into Warfighting Tools

The US Navy has unveiled a strategy to “weaponize” data and artificial intelligence, aiming to transform raw sensor inputs into operational tactics, technology upgrades, and software updates at a...

Europe Awards Elbit $1.6B Deal for Advanced Weapons and C4ISR

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has secured a $1.6-billion contract to supply a European nation with a broad range of advanced defense systems over the next five years. The...

Regional Buyer in Asia-Pacific Acquires Large Batch of SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 Units

Israeli defense company SMARTSHOOTER has secured a major order from an Asia-Pacific nation for several hundred SMASH 3000 fire control systems. The systems will be deployed for counter-drone missions...

August 15, 2025
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Taipei Advances Development of ‘Carrier Killer’ Naval Missile

Taiwan is progressing with the development of a long-range cruise missile, known as the “carrier killer,” aimed at strengthening its maritime defenses. Reports suggest the missile could have a...

August 15, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

USAF Shifts Toward AI-Based War Simulations Over Tabletop Maps

The US Air Force (USAF) is preparing to move away from traditional, static wargaming methods. In a recent Request for Information, the service invited industry proposals for an AI-powered...

August 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Warsaw Strikes $3.8B US Deal to Modernize F-16s

Poland has signed a $3.8-billion contract with the United States to upgrade its 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 multi-role fighters to the advanced F-16V Block 72 standard. The modernization...

August 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

Czech Republic Awards Rheinmetall $292M Armored Vehicle Support Deal

The Czech Republic has entered a seven-year support contract with Rheinmetall to sustain its fleet of 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and two Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery...