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August 13, 2025
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Military Drone Sales Portal by US Army to Mirror Amazon Model

The US Army plans to launch an online marketplace dedicated to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), offering a streamlined, centralized procurement option. Officials from the Program Executive Office for Aviation...

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...

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)...

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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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...

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....

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...

August 12, 2025
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US Army Orders Additional 450 M917A3 Dump Trucks From Mack Defense

The US Army has awarded Mack Defense a contract worth up to $221.8 million to build as many as 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs). The new vehicles will...

August 12, 2025
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Edge Autonomy Wins Contract to Develop Long-Range Reconnaissance Drone

Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker drone has been selected by the US Army for the prototype stage of its Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. The effort aims to field a...

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...