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UK Gets US Nod for $200M Navy Multiband Terminals

The United States has granted clearance for a possible $200 million foreign military sale to the United Kingdom involving additional AEHF-compatible Navy Multiband Terminals. RTX Corporation is listed as...

November 26, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Spain, Ukraine Partners to Build Armored Vehicles

Praktika of Ukraine has entered a strategic manufacturing partnership with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering to establish joint production of armored vehicles inside Spain. The cooperation spans...

November 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Leidos, Kongsberg Explore Naval Strike Missile, USV Links

Kongsberg Defence Australia and Leidos Australia are partnering to evaluate the integration of the Naval Strike Missile into Leidos’ next-generation uncrewed surface vessels, the Sea Archer and Longbow. The...

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK–Indonesia Ink $5.2B Deal to Boost Indo-Pacific Security

Indonesia and the United Kingdom have launched a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) under which Indonesia will construct naval and fishing vessels using British technical expertise. Valued at £4...

November 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Collins Aerospace Unveils Dutch F-35, CH-47F Center

The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force is partnering with Collins Aerospace to open a new avionics service center that will enhance sustainment for European F-35 and CH-47F aircraft....

November 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ukraine Converts Largest Hauler Into Combat Robot

The Ukrainian military has upgraded its Protector unmanned ground vehicle by integrating the Tavriia-12.7 remote turret system. This addition turns the UGV from a logistics asset into a combat-ready...

Israel Rebuilds Missile Stocks With Iron Dome Order

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has secured a multi-billion-dollar contract to expand Iron Dome interceptor production, strengthening Israel’s missile defense capacity as regional threats persist. The agreement ensures delivery of...

November 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

HII Delivers 25th Virginia-Class Attack Submarine

The US Navy has taken delivery of the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th submarine in the Virginia-class series, from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding. The nuclear-powered attack submarine is...

November 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Nigeria Produces First Batch of 1,000 DG-103 Rifles

DICON-D7G, the joint venture between Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation and D7G Company Limited, has produced close to 1,000 DG-103 rifles in just two months of operations at its Kaduna...

November 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Germany Reveals Leopard 2A8, PzH 2000 A4

Germany has rolled out a new main battle tank and an upgraded self-propelled howitzer, reinforcing its commitment to rapidly modernize the Bundeswehr as Europe faces heightened security pressures. The...