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October 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Netherlands, Ukraine to Co-Produce Deep-Strike Drones

The Netherlands has committed €110 million to support co-production of long-range strike drones with Ukrainian industry under the Build with Ukraine initiative — a program that invites Ukrainian defense...

UK Delivers Laser-Guided Missiles Early to Ukraine

The UK has accelerated deliveries of a substantial consignment of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), commonly called Martlet, to Ukraine — arriving roughly five months ahead of schedule. This shipment...

October 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Orders 16 More US F-35 Jets

Denmark has announced the purchase of 16 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States, bringing its fleet to 43. The deal, valued at 29 billion kroner ($4.5 billion),...

October 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

HavocAI Expands Drone Boat Output With $85M

Rhode Island-based HavocAI has raised $85 million to expand production of unmanned surface vessels and accelerate partnerships with the US military and allied nations. The funding supports both proprietary...

UK, India Ink $465M Air Defense Missile Deal

The UK has signed a $465-million contract to supply India with Lightweight Multirole Missiles and launchers. The missiles, manufactured in Belfast, are suitable for air, land, and naval use,...

US Trials FN’s New 6.5mm Combat Weapons

FN America has provided the US Department of Defense with samples of two 6.5mm prototype systems, including the LICC-Individual Weapon System and the LICC-Assault Machine Gun, along with associated...

October 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

GDLS, Ricardo Build Light Vehicles for UK Army

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK and Ricardo are collaborating to develop light mobility vehicles for the British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP). The program adapts the Ford Ranger Super Duty...

October 10, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches