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December 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Becomes First in Europe to Buy RIPSAW M3

Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle has secured its first European customer, with Sweden acquiring the platform to strengthen its unmanned ground capabilities. Part of the RIPSAW family,...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Austria, Italy Seal $1.7B M-346FA Jet Deal

Austria has sealed a €1.5-billion contract for 12 M-346FA jets, to be delivered from 2028. The aircraft will support operational missions and serve as an in-country training platform, enabling...

December 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Spain Approves $3.71B F100 Frigate Upgrade

Spain has greenlit a €3.2-billion, decade-long upgrade of its five F100 frigates, intended to extend their operational relevance through 2045. Navantia will lead the overhaul, which targets obsolescence removal,...

December 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Egypt, China Begin Joint Military Drone Production

Egypt and China have expanded defense cooperation with a new MoU between AOI and NORINCO to jointly manufacture tactical UAVs. The partnership introduces the Hamza-2 drone—derived from the ASN-209...

US OKs $1B Saudi Helo Support, Training

Washington has authorized two major $500-million FMS proposals to support Saudi Arabia’s helicopter operations. The logistics package grants Saudi forces streamlined access to US maintenance networks for their Apache,...

Lithuania Orders $148M Saab Mobile Air Defense

Lithuania has placed a third order for Saab’s MSHORAD mobile air-defense system, worth roughly $148 million, extending deliveries through 2030. Integrated onto JLTV 4×4 vehicles, the system combines the...

Zen Debuts Six New AI-Driven Training Sims

Zen Technologies is advancing military training with six next-generation simulators powered by AI, AR, and integrated live-training systems. Its flagship live-combat platform merges troops and vehicles into a cohesive...

Lockheed Wins $52M to Maintain HIMARS, MLRS

The US Army has issued Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to support HIMARS and MLRS launcher operations through 2031. The work, conducted in Texas, includes maintenance, configuration, parts warehousing,...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Clears $445M F-16 Support for Bahrain

The US has approved a potential $445-million FMS to maintain and upgrade Bahrain’s F-16 fighters. GE and Lockheed Martin will supply spares, containers, radar components, guidance systems, ground support...

December 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

France Joins Loitering Arms Race With MUTANT XL

MBDA and Delair have introduced MUTANT XL, a precision loitering-strike system combining missile technology with UAV maneuverability. Built on a man-in-the-loop design, MUTANT XL offers remote control throughout flight,...