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Russia strikes Kyiv, Germany boosts arms, NATO spending rises. Welcome to your SOFREP Morning Brief for Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The Netherlands is investing $1.35 billion in advanced air defense with 22 Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 systems to counter growing drone threats.

Germany’s Bundeswehr invests 50-million euros in Rheinmetall’s Birdie infrared decoys, boosting aircraft defense against missile threats.

Skynex’s modular design allows users to combine best-in-class technologies to create a customized shield against modern aerial threats.

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 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’ M109-52 howitzer upgrade showcases extended range and balanced capabilities, reshaping artillery warfare for the US Army.

Teledyne FLIR unveils M2RV, a game-changing multi-mission robotic vehicle, in the US Army’s Light Equipment Carrier competition.

Germany’s unwavering support: 40 more Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Ukraine, part of a 2.7 billion euro military aid package.

Watch Ukraine’s Gepard SPAAG in action, neutralizing Russian kamikaze drones with unparalleled precision. Witness a triumph of defense technology.

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 will soon receive its rocket artillery system as defense contractors Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin sign a joint development deal.