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December 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Anduril, GKN Partner for UK’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has formalized a partnership with GKN Aerospace to advance the British Army’s Project NYX, a flagship program aimed at developing next-generation autonomous land systems. GKN will serve...

Croatia Adds 18 Caesar MkII Howitzers

Croatia has finalized a major defense procurement agreement with France to acquire 18 Caesar MkII 155mm self-propelled howitzers valued at around €328 million, with deliveries planned for 2030. The...

December 11, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Rolls-Royce Wins 300+ Engine Deal for Leopard 2

KNDS has contracted Rolls-Royce to deliver more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 propulsion systems to modernize and sustain Leopard 2 main battle tanks across five European nations: Germany,...

December 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
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NATO Secures NH90 Helos for Dutch Forces

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency has commissioned NHIndustries to deliver three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters to the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force, with an option for two more. The...

December 11, 2025
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Australia Buys Six Ghost Bat Drones for $930M

Australia has strengthened its advanced autonomous aviation capabilities by awarding Boeing Defence Australia a 1.4-billion Australian dollar ($930-million) contract for six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This...

Switzerland Adopts SIG P320 as New Service Pistol

Switzerland has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 as the new standard service pistol for its military, replacing the long-serving SIG P220 (Pistol 75) originally fielded in the 1970s. The...

December 10, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Lockheed, Hadrian Team to Speed Missile Production

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Hadrian to accelerate the production of high-priority missile components, aiming to enhance the resilience and scalability of US defense manufacturing. Under the agreement, Hadrian...

December 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
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