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Russia strikes Kyiv, Germany boosts arms, NATO spending rises. Welcome to your SOFREP Morning Brief for Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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Netherlands Strengthens Security with $1.35B Air Defense Deal
The Netherlands is investing $1.35 billion in advanced air defense with 22 Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 systems to counter growing drone threats.
Birdie Systems: Germany’s New Arsenal Against Homing Missiles
Germany’s Bundeswehr invests 50-million euros in Rheinmetall’s Birdie infrared decoys, boosting aircraft defense against missile threats.
Skynex: The Adaptable Air Defense Solution for the Evolving Battlefield
Skynex’s modular design allows users to combine best-in-class technologies to create a customized shield against modern aerial threats.
Germany Arms Up: A Billion-Euro Bet on Air Defense
Germany boosts defense with €1.3 billion for the Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system, a game-changer in global defense technology.
Rheinmetall’s Power Play: Launching the Skyranger 30 Into the Defense Spotlight
Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 A1 is not just a new player in the defense game; it’s a trailblazing juggernaut, redefining mobile air defense with its powerhouse cannon, missile versatility, and adaptability, firmly placing itself as a cornerstone in Europe’s defense strategy.
BAE Systems Successfully Test-Fires M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer
BAE Systems’ M109-52 howitzer upgrade showcases extended range and balanced capabilities, reshaping artillery warfare for the US Army.
Teledyne FLIR Proposes Multi-Mission Robotic Vehicle for US Army Light Equipment Carrier Competition
Teledyne FLIR unveils M2RV, a game-changing multi-mission robotic vehicle, in the US Army’s Light Equipment Carrier competition.
Germany Commissions Rheinmetall to Supply 40 More Infantry Vehicles to Ukraine
Germany’s unwavering support: 40 more Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Ukraine, part of a 2.7 billion euro military aid package.
Ukrainian Air Defense Strengthens: Gepard’s Remarkable Takedown of Russian Shahed Drones
Watch Ukraine’s Gepard SPAAG in action, neutralizing Russian kamikaze drones with unparalleled precision. Witness a triumph of defense technology.
The Future of Infantry Combat: Team Lynx’s XM30 Mechanized Vehicle
The awarding of Phase 3 and Phase 4 contracts to the American Rheinmetall-led Team Lynx for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) project marks a monumental stride in modernizing the US Army’s armored forces, promising to usher in a new era of superior protection, firepower, and mobility on the battlefield.
Germany Seeks to Modernize Military with American Rocket Artillery System
Germany will soon receive its rocket artillery system as defense contractors Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin sign a joint development deal.
