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German Military Selects Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 for Significant Order

Rheinmetall is on track to secure a major contract with the German Armed Forces for Skyranger self-propelled air defense systems, expected to be signed by late 2025. CEO Armin...

Estonia Seeks $4B Defense Loan Through EU Joint Rearmament Initiative

Backed by the European Commission, Estonia is seeking to borrow as much as 3.6 billion euros ($4.1 billion) to enhance its military strength via joint weapons procurement with partners....

August 12, 2025
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Israeli XR Company Introduces AI Neural Interface for Combat Applications

Wearable Devices, an Israeli firm specializing in extended reality (XR) solutions, is developing hands-free control systems that let troops manage essential battlefield equipment through intuitive, gesture-based commands. By leveraging...

August 12, 2025
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KNDS Showcases Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank Featuring Remote Turret and Enhanced Firepower

In Germany, KNDS has presented the second prototype of its modernized Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank, as captured in video by the Militär- und Landtechnik Klaus Schröder YouTube...

August 12, 2025
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British Army Receives First Domestically Built Boxer Armored Vehicle

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land’s Telford plant, the vehicle has been sent to Bovington to be used for training and maintenance familiarization. This milestone is part of a £5-billion ($6.1-billion)...

US Army Tests Starshield Communications Powered by Laser Technology

SpaceX’s Starshield communications platform is now in use by US Army Reserve soldiers to improve tactical decision-making in combat environments. Using laser technology, the system enables high-speed, low-latency data...

Elbit Secures $260M Deal for Advanced Airborne Weapons for Israel MoD

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it has secured two contracts worth a combined $260 million to supply advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The...

August 11, 2025
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US Clears Possible $160M JLTV Deal With Canada

The US State Department has authorized a possible $160 million sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to Canada. Under the request, Ottawa seeks up to 60 JLTVs, nine...

August 11, 2025
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US Greenlights Baseline 2 Modernization for Australia’s ISREW Planes

The US State Department has cleared a Baseline 2 upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft. Canberra’s request covers equipment and services to...

August 11, 2025
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South Korea, UAE Showcase Defense Partnership in KF-21 Test Flight

At Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea and the UAE have carried out a joint flight of the homegrown KF-21 Boramae, underscoring the nations’ expanding military collaboration. The...