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12 August

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Chosen for Major German Military Order

Rheinmetall anticipates securing a multi-billion-euro order for Skyranger self-propelled air defense systems with the German Armed Forces by late 2025.

12 August

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia Targets $4B Defense Loan Under EU Joint Rearmament Plan

Estonia plans to borrow up to $4.1 billion with European Commission support to boost defense capabilities through joint arms purchases with allies.

12 August

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

KNDS Flaunts Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank With Remote Turret, ‘Expanded’ Firepower

KNDS has showcased the second prototype of its upgraded Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank in Germany.

12 August

Christine Casimiro

Azerbaijan Threatens to Arm Ukraine if Russia Hits Baku-Linked Assets Again

Azerbaijan has warned that it could lift its arms embargo on Kyiv if Russia keeps targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine linked to the South Caucasus country, officials familiar with the matter informed the Azerbaijani news outlet Caliber.

12 August

Christine Casimiro

British Army Accepts First UK-Made Boxer Armored Vehicle

The British Army has accepted its first 8x8 Boxer armored vehicle made entirely in the UK following its unveiling at an international conference in January this year.

12 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey Goes ‘Operation Spiderweb’ With Hidden Drone Launcher for Surprise Strikes

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has revealed a containerized launcher for its EREN loitering munition, built to support mobile, surprise attacks.

11 August

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Says ‘Concessions’ Will Not Make Russia End War

Ukrainian President Zelensky warned against capitulating to the demands of President Putin ahead of talk between the Russian leader and Trump.

11 August

Launch of Aster 30 B1 New Technology (B1NT) surface-to-air missile

Rojoef Manuel

France Validates Extended-Range Aster 30 B1NT Missile in Second Launch

France has conducted a second successful test of the Aster 30 B1 New Technology surface-to-air missile, confirming its extended range and enhanced interception capability.

11 August